AHF
NATIONAL NEWS
9/19/2006
- AHF issues statement in reaction
to political crisis over Gyurcsany "Pinnochio Gate" speech.
Peaceful demonstrations were held worldwide as Hungarians
reacted to an aired audiotape of Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany telling
members of his ruling Socialist Party that his government had lied
about the state of the country's economy throughout its two years
in office. "We lied throughout the past one and a half or two
years," he said. "We lied in the morning, we lied in the
evening and also at night."
AHF Statement /
Az Amerikai Magyar Szövetség Nyilatkozata
A demokrácia egyik alapelve, hogy a szavazók szavazó
urnákon keresztül gyakorolják a közhatalmat.
Ezt mind a gyozteseknek, mind pedig a veszteseknek tiszteletben kell
tartaniuk. Bár a szólasszabadság, beleértve
a békés tüntetést is, része a demokráciának,
a rendbontás és eroszak nem. De a provokálás
sem. Az érem másik oldala, hogy akik megnyerik a szavazópolgárok
bizalmát, azok tisztességgel, becsültettel és
legjobb tudásukkal szolgálják a nemzet és
az ország érdekeit. Mivel a Gyurcsány-kormány
bevalotta, hogy nem csak, hogy hazudott, de gazdaságilag is
sokat rontott az ország helyzetén, ezért nyilvánvalóvá
vált, hogy visszaélt azzal a bizalommal, amellyel a
választók felruházták. - ifj.
Koszorús Ferenc, Társelnök, Washington, D.C.
[download
the statement (in Hungarian)]
8/1/2006
- Virginia's Governor Kaine honors the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Virginia answers AHF's call and joins Texas, Colorado, Ohio, and Maryland
in issuing a proclamation honoring the 1956 fight for freedom. AHF
is pursuing resolutions in all 50 states. How can you help? [read
more]
6/22/2006
- American Hungarian Federation submits Letter to President
Bush Prior to his trip to Budapest. While expressing thanks
for the visit and for honoring the 1956 Hungarian revolution, (the
Federation recommended such a visit last year,
but only after Hungarian elections), the letter noted that “there
are Hungarian communities living in states neighboring Hungary who
do not yet fully enjoy the benefits of freedom because of the discrimination
and intolerance they experience solely due to their nationality.”
It suggested how fitting this 50th anniversary year would be it if
it were to be “capped by a commitment by every country of the
region to promote genuine democracy (and stability) by respecting
the minority rights and legitimate aspirations of their respective
minorities.” [download
the entire letter to the President] [read
the President's full remarks] [read
more about AHF's 1956 activities]
6/16/2006
- AHF outlines key issues in Open Letter/Nyílt
Levél to Hungarian Prime Minister Gyurcsány (in
English and Hungarian). The Federation decided
to publish this letter because it has watched with growing concern
how the Medgyessy / Gyurcsany governments ignored or failed to adequately
address several key issues – economic reforms, support for families,
aspirations of Hungarian minorities in countries neighboring Hungary
and voting rights.
The opening reads:
"The American Hungarian Federation is a one-hundred-year-old
umbrella organization that represents a cross-section of the Hungarian
American community. It has for decades monitored the situation of
the Hungarians, including the historic Hungarian communities living
as minorities in states neighboring Hungary. This letter is written
on the occasion of Hungary’s 5th democratic election since the
demise of communism and the restoration of Hungary’s sovereignty."
[read
more in English]
"Az Amerikai Magyar Szövetség olyan
százéves ernyoszervezet, amely az amerikai magyarság
széles köreit képviseli. A Szövetség
évtizedek óta figyelemmel kíséri a magyarság
helyzetének alakulását, a határon túli
történelmi magyar kisebbségi közösségeket
is ideértve. Jelen levél a magyar szuverenitás
helyreállítása és a kommunizmus összeomlása
utáni ötödik szabad magyar választások
alkalmából íródott." [tovább
magyarul]
Continuing
News: AHF continues call for support of a 1956 Statue
for the Nation's Capital...AHF's 1956 Commemoration Committee
is seeking your help to erect a statue in Washington, D.C. devoted
to the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution. The AHF plan calls for
an actual-size statue to be placed prominently in Washington while
we raise funds for its bronze replacement. Seen here with his prototype
design is renowned sculptor Gyuri Hollosy, who was responsible for
the Boston Liberty Square memorial. At the recent Capitol Reception
honoring 1848, Congressman Tom Lantos mentioned his intent to place
a 1956 memorial in Washington. We must ensure this remarkable design
is selected! Contact bryandawson@americanhungarianfederation.org
and join the 1956 Commemoration Committee!
Continuing
news - AHF providing free Websites on the 1956
Portal (www.hungary1956.com) to member organizations as they
prepare for the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution. If
you know of any organization or group planning events for the commemoration
of 1956, please contact us. The American Hungarian Federation is sponsoring
the 1956 Portal as part of its goals to coordinate and assist member
organizations across the country.
The 1956 Portal serves as a central information resource for 1956
activities as our community prepares for the 50th Anniversary of the
Hungarian Revolution. The Portal also includes Audio and
Video files! If you have additional photos or have plans
you would like to promote, contact us! Write to bryandawson@americanhungarianfederation.org
[See www.hungary1956.com]
Featured
Videos
Note:
You will need the free RealAudio Player to see these videos. Click
[here]
to download.
"Five
Days of Freedom in Budapest" - "Budapest is in revolt.
With uncontrolled fury, crowds set fire to Russian flags... The impossible
has happened. A handful of heroes has shaken the communist world to
its foundations." (5.2 Mb)
New
Video posted to the 1956 Portal! "News Magazine of the
Screen" presented "Flight from Hungary" in early 1957
featuring video taken after the brutal Soviet re-occupation. "This
is battered Budapest under the brutal Russian boot, Soviet tanks roam
the streets under the ruins they laid as communist secret police hunt
down heroic Freedom Fighters. 25,000 Hungarians are dead." A
fascinating video, it also includes news about the Suez Crisis and
more glimpes into life during this time.
A new book by Rebecca McEldowney and an article by Attila
Ürményházi in Tasmania were also added to the publications
section.
[See www.hungary1956.com]
Continuing news -
A Centennial Celebration!
The American Hungarian Federation turned 100 - Join and help
us represent the interests of our community! The
American Hungarian Federation (AHF), was founded in 1906 in Cleveland,
Ohio. Among the oldest ethnic organizations in the US, AHF was established
as an association of Hungarian societies, institutions and churches
to "defend the interest of Americans of Hungarian origin in the
United States." The American Hungarian Federation strives to
unite the American Hungarian community through work that supports
common goals. AHF is a national, non-partisan, independent umbrella
organization representing the interests of the Hungarian American
community. Members are reminded to send dues before March
31st. [more
about us]
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AHF features books and articles written by AHF members on both our
main
site and our 1956
Portal for publications devoted to 1956.
The latest member books added:
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![Rebecca McEldowney's "Soul of Flesh: A Novel of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution"](http://www.americanhungarianfederation.org/images/pubs/mceldowney_soulofflesh_xm.jpg) Rebecca
McEldowney's "Soul of Flesh: A Novel of the 1956 Hungarian
Revolution" [ read
more]
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![Dr. Katalin Kadar Lynn's "Tibor Eckhard in His Own Words: An Autobiography"](http://www.americanhungarianfederation.org/images/pubs/eckhard_tibor_xs.jpg) Dr.
Katalin Kadar Lynn's "Tibor Eckhard in His Own Words: An Autobiography"
[ read
more]
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AHF
NATIONAL EVENTS FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
1956 HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION:
October
20, 2006 (Washington, DC)
A GALA EVENING "In Honor of the Heroes of the 1956 Hungarian
Revolution"
THE COSMOS CLUB
GRAND BALLROOM
On Friday, October 20th, at 6:30 p.m.
2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
This is a fine opportunity to commemorate one of the greatest events
of the 20th century in a setting worthy of the occassion of the 50th
Anniversaryu of the Hungarian Revolution.
BY INVITATION ONLY (Please contact bryandawson@americanhungarianfederation.org)
Tickets are $150 per person. ($195.60 if purchased after October 10)
[read
more]
October
14
(Washington, DC)
Cold War Conversations: The Uprisings and Revolutions of 1956:
The Embassy of Poland, The Embassy of Hungary, the American Hungarian
Federation, the Hungarian Technology Center, Fairfax County Development
Authority, The Cold War Museum, and South County Secondary School invite
you to participate in Cold War Conversations: The Uprisings and Revolutions
of 1956. [read
more]
October 27 and 29
(Houston, Texas)
1956 Symposium, Film Screenings and Ceremony in honor of 1956.
AHF thanks St. Thomas University and Gen. Robert Ivanyi, the Honorary
Consul of Hungary, Phillip Aronoff, and the Houston Hungarians for their
support! In addition to the panels, AHF will present its Col. Commandant
Michael Kovats Medal of Freedom. AHF's Csaba Teglas is a keynote speaker.
For more information, contact AHF Texas Chapter President, Chris Cutrone
at chriscutrone@americanhungarianfederation.org
AHF MEMBER NEWS
Featured
Member
Pianist
and composer Laszlo Gardony has been recognized worldwide
for his extraordinary musicianship and is known as a "Hungarian
Rhapsodist." He has released six albums, has toured in 22 countries,
won numerous awards, and appeared on television and radio programs
throughout the world. In 1987, Laszlo won First Prize at The Great
American Jazz Piano Competition. JazzTimes has called him "one
of contemporary music's truly original voices."
Read more about him on
[Featured
Members] or visit his official site on www.lgjazz.com.
New Jersey
Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation - 300 Somerset
Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Exhibition: April 9 - October 1, 2006
Balazs Szabo; Fantastic Realist - A Retrospective of
Paintings and Works on Paper. This artist was born in Hungary and arrived
in America following the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. His portraits,
Surrealist images and richly colorful Hawaiian motifs are all to be
shown as part of this exhibition. His official site: www.balazsart.com
New
York
The New York 1956 Committee selling tickets to the
October 15 Carnegie Hall Celebration and Requiem Mass in honor of 1956.
For more information, contact Agnes Niemetz: aginiemetz@aol.com
or see the official site at www.Hungary1956NYC.org
Florida
Naples, FL: The American Foundation for Hungarian Youth and
Culture - 1956 Memorial Statue receives approval from Collier
County Board of Commissioners!
The Foundation supports education and awareness of Hungarian Culture
in Naples and in Hungary, primarily among youth. They are also making
plans to commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Support the cause
by purchasing Ribbon Car Magnets to commemorate the 1956 Fight for Freedom.
It says "USA 1776 / Hungary 1956: Freedom is not Free." Magnets
cost 1-4 magnets cost $5.00 each, with quantity discounts. Tax-deductible
donations are also appreciated. Contact Andrew Evva, President at (239)
593-9513 or asevva@aol.com
Ohio
The American Hungarian Council of Lorain County officially
dedicated its 1848-1956 Memorial Monument on Sept. 17, 2006
starting with a dedication ceremony at Oakwood Park. Hundreds gathered
at attended a banquet in the social hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church.
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Hungarian
Scholarship Fund (HSF)
The American Hungarian Federation recently added $1000.00 to its effort
at raising funds to the Hungarian Scholarship Fund that supports ethnic
Hungarian students in the successor states in the Carpathian Basin.
The Federation gave $5000.00 in 2005, and needs your support to surpass
that number. Known as the "Professor Paprika," Bela Bognar
grows and sells paprika to raise money. [read
more] about the Hungarian Scholarship Fund and DONATE!
Pennsylvania
"Magyar
Park" relocation and renewal effort in Erie PA successful! The
park, founded by AHF member Frank Juhasz, commemorating the 1956 revolution
was moved to a larger area and refurbished in time for the 50th anniversary
of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. [read
more]
Massachusetts
Exhibition on 1956 Hungarian Revolution in downtown Boston's
Prudential Center
Dr. Gabor Garai, Honorary Hungarian Consul in Boston, is planning and
exhibition that aims to educate the public about the 1956 Hungarian
Revolution. The Prudential Center agreed to provide an well-trafficked
area for the display. Planned is a photo exhibit and other artifacts./
A Magyar Köztársaság Boston-i Tiszteletbeli Konzulátusa
nagyszabású ünnepségsorozatot szervez 2006.
október 20. és 30.-a között az 1956-os Magyar
Forradalom és Szabadságharc 50. évfordulója
alkalmából. Az eseménysorozat egyik jelentõs
állomása a Prudential Center Huntington Árkád,
más néven Wintergarten részében tartandó
egy hetes fotókiállítás, amelynek anyagát
egyrészt a Washington-i Nagykövetség által
felajánlott utazó-fotó kiállítás,
másrészt a jólismert osztrák származású
fotográfus Erich Lessing képei szinesítenek majd.
Contact: Hungarian Honorary Consulate 111 Huntington Avenue, 26th Floor
Boston, MA 02199
e-mail: bostonconsul@hungary.com
The Boston Hungarians are also planning other events for the
commemoration of 1956. They are calling for volunteers! Visit
The Hungarian
Society of Massachusetts for more information.
Minnesota
The Minnesota Hungarians are planning a 1956 exhibition
and many other events. Contact Laszlo Fulop and help make Minnesota's
events come alive. See minnesotahungarians.onza.net
Featured
Link
The Hungary Page and "Nobel Prize Winners
& Famous Hungarians"
Do you think you know something about famous Hungarians? Think again!
See "Nobel Prize Winners and Famous Hungarians" on www.thehungarypage.com
Frida
Kahlo (b. 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City; died 13th.
July, 1954)
Acclaimed Artist and Mexican Icon: One of the most influential artists
of the middle twentieth century. She was born Magdalena Carmen Frida
Kahlo y Calderón. Her father, Guillermo Kahlo, was a Jewish Hungarian
immigrant photographer who had been born in Germany. Her mother, Matilde
Calderon, was a Catholic Mexican whose origins were Spanish and Native
American.
Read more about her on The Hungary Page's "Nobel Prize Winners
and Famous Hungarians" at www.thehungarypage.com
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