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AHF eNews Update June 2010: The American Hungarian Federation – Founded 1906

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AHF eNews UPDATE, June 2010 [Download the PDF]

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1956 Hungarian Freedom Fighters cut the Stalin Statue off at its boots

6/9/2010 – AHF Condemns Stalin Bust at National D-Day Memorial. “The Foundation’s decision to include, in the last minute, a bust of the tyrannical murderer Josef Stalin is deeply disturbing and is incompatible with the stated goals of the Foundation. To include a man who murdered more people than Hitler and the Nazis and began the Cold War is insulting to “those who answer duty’s call” and “paid, and still pay, for freedom…

The American Hungarian Federation, with its legacy of supporting liberty and human rights, cannot remain silent. We respectfully ask the National D-Day Memorial Foundation to remove the Stalin Bust. Stalin’s is not a legacy to be honored and has no place on hallowed ground. [read more]

How Hungary Shrank: Ostensibly in the name of national self-determination, the Treaty dismembered the thousand-year-old Kingdom of Hungary, a self-contained, geographically and economically coherent and durable formation in the Carpathian Basin and boasting the longest lasting historical borders in Europe. It was imposed on Hungary without any negotiation by vengeful leaders who were ignorant or ignored the region’s history, and mercilessly tore that country apart. By drawing artificial borders in gross violation of the ethnic principle, it also transferred over three million indigenous ethnic Hungarians and over 70% of the country's territory to foreign rule.

6/3/2010 – The 90th Anniversary of Hungary’s Dismemberment: Hungary declares June 4th “Day of National Unity,” AHF issues statement emphasizing the effects of Trianon today: “Trianon is not only tragic history, it is a lingering tragedy which continues to affect the Hungarian minorities and historical communities living in the states neighboring Hungary even today.” [read more]

Update: AHF's Geza Cseri Letter to the Editor published in the Washington Times

[ 6/10/2010: Update: AHF’s Geza Cseri’s [Letter to the Editor published in the Washington Times] “Maybe it is Time for a Danubean / Carpathian Federation.” [read more]

The American Hungarian Federation issues statement Supporting Hungarian Dual Citizenship Law, Rebukes Unjustified and Baseless Criticism

6/3/2010 – The American Hungarian Federation issues statement Supporting Hungarian Dual Citizenship Law, Rebukes Unjustified and Baseless Criticism: “Slovakia, home to more than 500,000 ethnic Hungarians (10% of the population), has condemned this law. The Slovak condemnation is hypocritical, unjustifiable, and only consistent with the pattern of xenophobia and scapegoating for political expediency.” [read more]

1956 Statue Prototype by Gyuri Hollosy

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! [read more]

Buy ALL your books, videos, electronics and other gifts on AHF's Amazon Store. It costs nothing extra to you, but Amazon contributes a small percentage to AHF

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Buy ALL your books, videos, electronics and other gifts on AHF’s Amazon Store. It costs nothing extra to you, but Amazon contributes a small percentage to AHF. [go to the store]

The latest member books added:

"Life Behind the Iron Curtain" by Susanna (Zsuzsánna) Lápossy is available on AHF's Amazon bookstore! Click to order!
"Life Behind the Iron Curtain" by Susanna (Zsuzsánna) Lápossy is available on AHF's Amazon bookstore! Click to order

Lapossy, Susanna (Zsuzsanna):
Life Behind the Iron Curtain. [Read more] about the book or purchase the book on

"The Old lady and the Fawn," the first bilingual edition of "Öreg néne ozikéje" (Hungarian)

Simon, Paul M: “The Old lady and the Fawn,” the first bilingual edition of “Öreg néne ozikéje” (Hungarian)

Order now at Simpa Books

For 12 days, countless Hungarian teenagers fought in the bloody Hungarian Revolution against Communist tyranny and overwhelming Soviet armor. They set up tank barricades, tossed Molotov cocktails, and with their confiscated Russian submachine guns made a stand on the streets of Budapest, hoping to hold out until help arrived from the West. But there was no help. Nobody came to their aid. Peter Hargitai's "Daughter of the Revolution," is the story of one such brave freedom fighter-a 14 year-old girl.

Professor Peter Hargitai’s Daughter of the Revolution: A Novel (2006 – A story of a brave freedom fighter – a 14 year-old girl)
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Rebecca McEldowney's "Soul of Flesh: A Novel of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution"

Rebecca McEldowney’s “Soul of Flesh: A Novel of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution” [read more]

Dr. Katalin Kadar Lynn's "Tibor Eckhard in His Own Words: An Autobiography"

Dr. Katalin Kadar Lynn’s “Tibor Eckhardt in His Own Words: An Autobiography” [read more]

Strength can only be found in unity! Please join AHF and work together on common ground issues!

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Devastating Flooding in Hungary - Help now!
FELHÍVÁS! AHF DISASTER RELIEF FUND ACTIVATED!

FELHÍVÁS! AHF DISASTER RELIEF FUND UPDATE!Devastating Flooding in Hungary – IT’S NOT OVER!! The American Hungarian Federation is joining forces with its sister organization in Hungary, the Amerikai Magyar Klub, under its “Amerikaiak a Magyarokért Közhasznú Alapítvány,” (AMKA) to raise funds to help families affected by devastating flooding.

Since activating the Fund a week ago, AHF has already raised $5,000.00 and AMKA tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods and services from numerous Hungarian firms. Distribution has already started. Father Bojte Csaba joined the effort and targeted funds raised by the Csíksomlyói pünkösdi búcsú to help flood victims. Hungarian Americans and AHF members are working across the country to seek your donations. Do your part and and add your name to the Wall of Honor. [DONATE NOW]

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Upcoming Events

6/12 – 6/13/2010, San Francisco, CA: Esterlánc Folk Ensemble from Transylvania at the 2010 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
Saturdays at 2 pm & 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre [more]

6/14/2010 – Boston, MA:
The organizers of the Boston Hungarians Network AND Gabor Garai, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Hungary in Boston Cordially Invite you, your Partner and your Friends to the upcoming “Happy Hour” Event of the Boston Hungarians Network: 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm at Big City [more]

Cleveland's Annual Great International Goulash (Gulyás) Cookoff

6/20/2010, Cleveland, OH: 2nd Annual Great International Goulash (Gulyás) Cookoff to benefit the Hungarian Cultural Garden of Cleveland.

Sunday, June 20, 2010, 12 noon – 5:00 pm
St. Emeric Church
1860 West 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Deadline to enter as as chef: June 10! More info at www.hungarianculturalgarden.org

Üsztürü Hungarian Folk Ensemble

7/9/2010, Washington, DC: Üsztürü Hungarian Folk Ensemble – Come to an evening of authentic village music of Transylvania and Hungary. Táncház and dance teaching to follow.

7:30 pm, Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church at 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814. Tickets: $20.- Discount for students and families!!! With questions email: zsuzsanna.seres@yahoo.com

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Cultural News & Member EventsMembers can announce a Hungarian cultural event, by contacting the AHF Cultural Affairs Committee, Zoltan Bagdy, Chair

New Book: "The Kingdom of Hungary and the Habsburg Monarchy in the Sixteenth Century."
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New Book: “The Kingdom of Hungary and the Habsburg Monarchy in the Sixteenth Century,” by Dr. Géza Pálffy. from the author: “két esztendő fordítási és nyomdai munkálatait követően megjelent másfél évtizedes kutatásaim alapján írott, angol nyelvű, összegző monográfiám a 16. századi Magyar Királyság történetéről.” Buy it now on AHF’sAmazon Store

Looking Back… AHF History

Justice for Hungary" - a historic flightcalling attention to the tragic Treaty of Trianon.

“Justice for Hungary” – a historic flightcalling attention to the tragic Treaty of Trianon. In 1931, papers all over the world reported on the front page that two Hungarian pilots, Alexander Magyar and George Endresz (Endres), had crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the United States to Hungary in a Lockheed-Sirius airplane named “Justice for Hungary.” The flight was intended to call attention to the dismemberment of Hungary after World War I. It marked the first time that an airplane crossing the ocean had radio contact both with the starting and landing aerodromes. It was also the first time such a flight was used for political purposes. [read more]

AHF Members’ Corner

Helen Szablya
The Fall of the Red Star," an award-winning story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution through the eyes of an "illegal" boy scout troop
Buy Helen Szablya's book, "The Fall of the Red Star" is a story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution through the eyes of an "illegal" boy scout troop.

The Honorable Helen M. (Ilona) Szablya is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Hungary for the States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho based in Seattle. Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, she is an award-winning author, columnist, translator, lecturer, and publisher. The number of her English language publications exceeds 700 and some, such as “The Fall of the Red Star,” an award-winning story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution through the eyes of an “illegal” boy scout troop, are available on the AHF Store. Read [more about her] and buy her books on the AHF Store

Featured Book

AHF has begun featuring articles written by distinguished AHF members. AHF encourages all members to submit scholarly essays, books, and other materials which will be featured on our Publications page. 1956 Revolution-related materials are featured on www.hungary1956.com

Habakkuk to SARA: A memoir of the Reverend Stephen Szilagyi and his Founding of the SARA Ministry
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The current selection is Habakkuk to SARA: A memoir of the Reverend Stephen Szilagyi and his Founding of the SARA Ministry. A boy with a crooked back on a Hungarian street corner inspires the founding of the SARA Ministry. SARA is a Christian ministry offering medical assistance to improve lives around the world. From humble beginnings, SARA has distributed millions of dollars in medical supplies, services, and medical care, establishing a network of doctors and suppliers ready to assist the needy.
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