Hungarians from all walks of life rose up against insurmountable odds to fight the brutal Soviet-installed Communist government. Thousands died fighting, tens of thousands were wounded and imprisoned, others (men, women, and children) tortured and executed, while 200,000 fled their homeland, many to the USA.
On the anniversary of October 23, 1956, the American Hungarian Federation honors their memory. The pages below bring together AHF’s commemorations, statements and resources on the Revolution.
About the Revolution
- 1956 Hungarian Revolution
- The 16 Points / 16 Pontja
- AHF’s key role in assisting 1956 refugees
- The Spirit of 1956: A National Memorial to the Fallen Heroes
- The 1956 Hungarian Revolution Portal
Commemorations
- The 1956 Hungarian Revolution Remembrance at the New York Consulate (2018)
- Congressional Exhibition in Honor of the Hungarian Revolution (2016)
- Congressional Reception in Honor of the Hungarian Revolution (2015)
- AHF hosts reception in Honor of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution (2013)
- The 56th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution (2012)
- 50th Anniversary: The Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C. (2006)