Resolutions Honoring the 1956 Hungarian Revolution

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AHF is pursuing resolutions commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in US Congress and State Legislatures! In honor of the Revolution’s 50th Anniverary, AHF’s 1956 Commemoration Committee announced a nationwide effort urging state houses and governors to adopt resolutions honoring the heroes of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Texas became the first state to adopt the resolution and congratulated the American Hungarian Federation on its 100th anniversary. Ohio, Colorado, Maryland, and Virginia followed with other states. AHF continues efforts to ensure our heroes are not forgotten. Join us and help!

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10/19/2011 – AHF Remembers the 55th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution… Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD) honors heroes of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Fight for Freedom and refers to The American Hungarian Federation’s commemorative statement in the Congressional Record. The statement reflects on the heroism and sacrifices made for freedom, but also acknowledges some if its consequences which still linger today such as the solidly Stalinist Romanian government’s virtual liquidation of the Hungarian-language Bolyai University in Romania [read more]

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10/23/2009 – The White House Issues Statement Commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the Hungarian uprising of 1956… ” We commemorate today the 53rd anniversary of the Hungarian uprising of 1956. On October 23, 1956, the Hungarian people stood up against tyranny in the name of freedom, bravely rising up to oppose the Communist regime which had been imposed upon them by the Soviet Union. During this uprising, many Hungarians died to defend and advance their country’s freedom and independence…” [read more]

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10/22/2009 – Vice President Joe Biden recalls sacrifices of 1956 during presentation while visiting Central University Library, Bucharest, Romania. “Those of us who know about the bloodshed and the freedom fighters in Hungary in 1956; those who felt the chilling end to the warm Prague spring of 1968 in Wenceslas Square; those who shut down the shipyards in Gdansk in 1980; those here in Romania who endured the most ruthless totalitarian dictatorship in the latter half of the 21st [sic] century in Europe. Each and every one was struggling not only against something, but for something — for government, a government that responds to the needs of its people; for a more tolerant society, built on respect and dignity; for the freedom to think, to believe, and to pursue your dreams. [read more]

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1/30/2007 – Congressional Record – Congressman Christopher Smith (R – NJ) honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution… “Madam Speaker, this past October, Hungary celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising. As President Bush said in his October 18 Presidential Proclamation, “the story of Hungarian democracy represents the triumph of liberty over tyranny.” Like the President, I honor the men and women who struggled–not only in 1956 but for many years thereafter–for democracy in Hungary.” He also recalled the powerful words of Istvan Gereben [read more]

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10/18/2006 – President Bush issues a proclamation honoring the 1956 Hungarian Revolution… “The story of Hungarian democracy represents the triumph of liberty over tyranny. In the fall of 1956, the Hungarian people demanded change, and tens of thousands of students, workers, and other citizens bravely marched through the streets to call for freedom. Though Soviet tanks brutally crushed the Hungarian uprising, the thirst for freedom lived on, and in 1989 Hungary became the first communist nation in Europe to make the transition to democracy.” [download the resolution]

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6/27/2006 – Congressional Record – Congressman Christopher Smith (R – NJ) pays Tribute to Hungarian Victims of Communist Terror… honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution… “On October 23, 1956, these two powerful forces–tyrannica1 communism and the principles of democracy–met and clashed in the middle of Europe. Within the Soviet Empire, the 1956 Hungarian Revolution presented an alternative to a deceptively dangerous idea, the idea that the best solution to a war-ravaged world is to eliminate political, cultural, religious, economic and national differences by imposing a single, universal “truth.” This idea represented the incontestable dogma of communism.” [read more]

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6/12/2006 – California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution… “…your nation’s efforts tearing down the Iron Curtain helped many oother countries enjoy the blessings of self-governance. [download the letter]

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6/12/2006 – Congressional Record – Senator Mike DeWine honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution… “Mr. President, today I honor the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution. In 1956, the people of Hungary stood in the face of adversity and expressed their passion for democracy and independence. They had a vision of what a free and democratic Hungary would look like–a vision that finally came to fruition after nearly 35 years. Only 10 years prior the revolution, Hungarians participated in free elections. Through those elections, the people felt the hope and promise of democracy. The perseverance of these strong people can be seen in their remarkable journey toward freedom. [Download the Congressional Record]

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12/7/2005 – Congressional Record – House unanimously passes resolution recognizing 50th anniverary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. By a unanimous and recorded vote, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 479 on December 6, 2005. The resolution, which had been introduced by Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), recognizes the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and enjoyed the support of the American Hungarian community and its various organizations. The American Hungarian Federation applauds Congressman Lantos for taking the initiative to introduce and secure passage of H. Res. 479. As stated earlier by the Federation, “With this resolution, the Congress has eloquently recognized the extraordinary sacrifices made by Hungarians 50 years ago, reaffirmed the historic ties and close friendship between the United States and Hungary and acknowledged the tremendous contribution made by Hungarians forced to flee tyranny and start a new life in the United States.” [Download H. Res. 479]

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