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Hungarian Revolution(1956) Popular uprising in Hungary following a speech by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in which he attacked the period of Joseph Stalin's rule. Encouraged by the new freedom of debate and criticism, a rising tide of unrest and discontent in Hungary broke out into active fighting in October 1956. Rebels won the first phase of the revolution, and Nagy Imre became premier, agreeing to establish a multiparty system. On November 1 he declared Hungarian neutrality and appealed to the UN. Western powers failed to respond, and on November 4 the Soviet Union invaded Hungary to stop the revolution. Nevertheless, Stalinist-type domination and exploitation did not return, and Hungary thereafter experienced a slow evolution toward some internal autonomy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pelkey remembers clearly how one Hungarian girl helped him bring a lesson on the Hungarian revolution, to life. It blends the elements of autobiography with history in recounting the Hungarian Revolution experience through a child's eyes, filling in the social and political context tat so many kids will find new information. The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and reemerging anti-Semitism force Nelly Adler, her parents and sister to try to escape their native Hungary, now controlled by Communists. |
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