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 7/22/2010 - AHF reacts to The Washington Post Editorial that equated concern for national minorities with extremism: "...the editorial, 'Hungary's Strongest Leader Targets the Media,' [July 19], seems to equate the prevailing sentiment in Hungary in support for minority rights and the new passport law with extremism. Nothing is farther from the truth." Multiple letters from AHF members also reminded editors about the extremism in neighboring countries. The Post included AHF's link on Trianon. [read more]
 7/20/2010 - AHF co-sponsors Free Summer Camp for 100 Children of Hungarian Flood Zone Victims... The camp was held from July 20 to July 26 in the Somogy Megyei Gyermek Tábor in Fonyódliget, a town on the shores of Lake Balaton. The 100 children, aged 7 to 14, were selected from three villages that were affected by the flood. [read more] and DONATE!
 7/14/2010 - AHF co-sponsors delivery of 10,000 pounds of Flood Relief Supplies: On July 13, 2010, AHF, in partnership with its sister organization, the Amerikaiak a Magyarokért Közhasznú Alapítvány, a non-profit Hungarian foundation, and the Kincsem Hungária Szövetkezet delivered more than 10,000 pounds of relief supplies into the Hungarian Flood region. [read more] and DONATE
 7/5/2010 - AHF participates in Capitol Hill policy seminar on energy security, "Coercion in the European Energy Sector: Implications for the United States." It was held on June 24, 2010 and sponsored by the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) in cooperation with the Congressional Caucus on Central and Eastern Europe. [read more]
  6/22/2010 - AHF editorial, "Fidesz sweep means moment of truth for American policymakers." AHF President Frank Koszorus continues call for even-handedness in US foreign policy: "The President's ability to connect with the people of Central and Eastern Europe will also help determine whether he will succeed or fail in shoring up NATO. An early indicator will be how Washington reacts to the new government in Hungary, following the landslide victory of Viktor Orbán and his center-right party, Fidesz..." [read the full article]
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6/9/2010 - The American Hungarian Federation Condemns Stalin Bust at National D-Day Memorial. "The Foundation’s decision to include 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, forfreedom.” [read more]  Hungary's Heti Válasz chimes in... and the local Bedford Bulletin newspaper publishes Letter to the Editor.
 6/3/2010 - The 90th Anniversary of Hungary's Dismemberment: Hungary declares "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." Includes links to article by Amb. Geza Jeszenszky (Gyásznapok után - az elkeseredés ellen) and Letter to the Editor by Geza Cseri. [read more]
 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]
 5/27/2010 - Hungary grants citizenship to Hungarians living in historic ethnic Hungarian communities across the present-day borders. The American Hungarian Federation has long called for such a measure and feels that all Hungarians should have the right to claim citizenship. The law restores rights to millions of ethnic Hungarians that were stripped of their right to citizenship by the communist regimes. Slovakia protests. [read more]
 5/11/2010 - "Meggyőzni Washingtont..." American Hungarian Federation president calls for even-handedness in media coverage on Hungary in Heti Válasz interview following Fidesz's landslide victory in recently held parliamentary elections.
"Miben tudna segíteni az amerikai magyar emigráció az óhazának, amikor a jobbközép győzelmét ismét fanyalogva fogadja az amerikai sajtó?" [tovább]
 4/16/2010 - AHF Congratulates Hungary on Successful First-Round Elections... The Federation wishes the new government the best in achieving democratic ideals, promoting genuine and mutually beneficial trans-Atlantic relations, restoring moral values, eliminating the massive corruption, revitalizing the country’s economy and supporting the rights of the Hungarian minorities living in countries bordering Hungary. These are the very values the Federation has consistently and publicly supported. [read more] [tovább]
4/7/2010 -- AHF article on Autonomy for Romania's Hungarian Communities published in Foreign Policy Review...The article entitled, "Autonomy: The Path to Democracy and Stability in Romania," makes a compelling case for the recognition of autonomy as a means of strengthening democracy and stability in Romania. It also argues that the US and Europe should support autonomy for ethnic groups. [read more]
 4/2/2010 - American Hungarian Federation Co-Sponsors Screening of “The Soviet Story...” a riveting film that tells the story of the Soviet regime and its unspeakable crimes, such as the Great Famine in Ukraine, the Katyn massacre and the medical experiments in the Gulag. The film also describes the collaboration between Stalin’s Soviet Union and Hitler’s Nazi Germany up until the time Germany invaded the Soviet Union, a collaboration often ignored or forgotten. [read more] and [buy it now] on our Amazon Store! 
 3/22/2010 - AHF President discusses Slovak Language Law with OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Knut Vollebaek and submits follow up letter: "...[Slovakia's] actions include the gerrymandering of the administrative division of Slovakia so that Hungarians are in the minority; adopting a resolution proposed by extremist Jan Slota ratifying and confirming the Benes decrees; and refusing to rehabilitate Janos Esterhazy, who as leader of the Hungarian Party in Tiso’s Fascist Slovakia was the only Member of Parliament to vote against the deportation of Jews in 1942, yet who died in a Czechoslovak prison after the war." [read more]
 3/16/2010 - 20th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Kossuth Bust in the US Capitol... AHF and members of the community joined Congress, the Hungarian Embassy, and the Lantos Foundation in a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the Kossuth Bust in the US Capitol, a gift from AHF to the people of the United States. [read more]
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 WWII and the American Hungarian Relief Program... The American Hungarian Relief Program, under the auspices of the American Hungarian Federation, collected and sent $1,216,167.00 in clothing, medicine, foodstuffs and money. In all, 200,000 care packages were sent by countless local and national groups. Total estimated costs of the relief program exceeded three million dollars. [read more]
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 7/22/2010 - IE Discovery donates to AHF, naming AHF Executive Chairman "Volunteer of the Quarter." BRIDGE is IE Discovery’s employee-run volunteer program that encourages employees to support the community through service and volunteer work. The program also provides a company-sponsored pool of money for various community needs. IE Discovery CEO Chris May, presented a check to Bryan Dawson, Chairman of the AHF Executive Committee, who accepted it on behalf of the Federation. [read more]
Featured Members
 Magdalina "Maggie" Herczeg became an AHF Freedom Circle Member in 2006. She is always interested in reading about American Hungarians as she finds their life stories and accomplishments fascinating. To her, it all goes back to the pursuit of the "American Dream." She earned a BA in music with piano as her primary instrument, voice being secondary. She went on to earn her MBA. After teaching music in the NJ public school system for a few years, she transitioned to the business world and has spent the last 23 years working in the pharmaceutical industry; specifically for Schering-Plough (now Merck), as a sales representative. [read more]
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 Hungarian Exhibit wins Minnesota's “Festival of Nations Award of Excellence - Cultural Exhibits”
Minnesota’s largest ethnic celebration, the events of the Festival of Nations took place at the River Center in St. Paul between April 29 and May 2. It was the 78th Anniversary of this exciting carnival, organized by the International Institute of Minnesota. Preparing the Hungarian Cultural Exhibit - following the given theme - Agnes and Laszlo Fulop (see here) drew a series of pictures, based on Emmy Rona drawings, illustrating key scenes of Sándor Petôfi’s poem-story: János Vitéz (John the Valiant) [read more]
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Featured Books & Articles
AHF presents 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
 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.
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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."
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In Memoriam
 4/15/2010 - AHF is mourns the loss of Hungarian Freedom Fighter, Tamas Gyorik de Salanky. A retired engineer and physicist, he was a member of the Alba Regia Memorial Chapel, built by Freedom Fighters in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia with funds from the Hungarian Ball and other events. He is the son of beloved Ilona Gyorik (Sali Néni) , who with her husband, Jozsef, were instrumental at fundraising for the Chapel which was dedicated on the 25th anniversary of the 1956 Fight for Freedom. Ilona tirelessly managed the unique Hungarian American landmark. Tamas will be sorely missed. [read his obituary] [see all memorials]
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 10/21/2009 - AHF mourns the loss of another great Hungarian, sculptor, humanitarian. Csaba emigrated to the United States during the Hungarian revolution against Soviet occupation in 1956. His sculptures and monuments can be seen the worldwide.  To celebrate and commemorate the friendship and shared values between the people of the United States and those of Hungarian descent, AHF commissioned a bronze bust of Lajos Kossuth and offered it to U.S. Congress. The dedication ceremony took place on March 15, 1990, Hungarian National Day, under the magnificent dome of the Capitol Rotunda. The bust is one of only two honoring non-Americans in the Capitol. The base reads, "Louis Kossuth, Father of Hungarian Democracy." He was an AHF Board member and was the beloved husband of the late Marta (nee Ruzicska); dear father of Martha (James) Brooks of GA; grandfather of Noah and Adam Brooks; and brother of the late Zsuzsana. [see all memorials]
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  FELHÍVÁS! GIVE TO THE AHF DISASTER RELIEF FUND! Over $200,000.00 has been raised and distribution begun to help victims of devastating flooding in Hungary!
The American Hungarian Federation joined forces with its sister organization in Hungary, the Amerikai Magyar Klub, under its "Amerikaiak a Magyarokért Közhasznú Alapítvány," to raise funds to help families affected by devastating flooding. Do your part and and add your name to the Wall of Honor [Read more and DONATE]
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Upcoming Events and
Cultural News
San Diego: Opening 8/1/2010 BETWEEN EAST & WEST: FOLK ART TREASURES OF ROMANIA
The Mingei International Museum
 The Maryhill Museum of Art has loaned several unique, folkloric items that are part of their collection from Queen Marie of Romania. In addition to the Lucia Ionescu Kanchenian Collection, several other collections are represented in the exhibition. Objects have been loaned by AHF member Dr. Katalin Kádár Lynn, Peggy Geyer, Kathleen McLaughlin, Dr. Kiki Skagen Munshi, Sharon Sharpe, Ferenc Tobak and Dr. Ronald Wixman. Photographs used in the exhibtion have been loaned Kathleen McLaughlin, Russell Young and Scott Eastman. The exhibition is made possible by a generous donation from Dr. Katalin Kádár Lynn. [read more]
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Washington, D.C. - ONGOING!
Péter Bacsó Film Club
Tuesday's, 7pm
Embassy of Hungary
2950 Spring of Freedom Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
Dress code: Casual
For further information: www.huembwas.org
R.S.V.P. by (202) 362-6730/201
or email: rsvp.was@kum.hu
 Tuesday, August 31
Benedek Fliegauf: Rengeteg/Forest (2003)
Wolfgang Staudte Award (Berlin International Film Festival, 2003)
 Tuesday, August 24
Benedek Fliegauf: Dealer (2004)
Winner: FIPRESCI Award (Montevideo, Uruguay International Film Fesztival, 2005) Winner: Berliner Zeitungs' Reader's Award (Berlin International Film Festival, 2004)
 Tuesday, August 17
Ferenc Török:
Overnight (2007)
The final film in Torok's trilogy about thegeneration after the end of the Socialist regime in Hungary after Moscow Square and Eastern Sugar
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Sarasota, FL: 8/19/2010
Ékkő Szent István Koronáján
Photos by Steven Pádár and text and presentation by Éva Kisvarsányi: “The Jewel in the Crown” remembrance of Saint Steven, Hungary’s first king and founder of the Hungarian state, national holiday /
A Honfoglalást követő mozgalmas évtizedek után, a kalandozások korában kifáradt magyar törzseket erőskezű király, Géza fia Vajk, a későbbi Szent István kovácsolta keresztény nemzetté a Kárpát-medencében. Ünnepi megemlékezésünkön Dr. Pádár Csaba 2010. márciusban Kárpátalján készült felvételeit mutatjuk be. A hajdani magyar városok, Beregszász, Munkács, Ungvár mellett Vereckét és Szolyvát láthatjuk. A képekhez Kisvarsányi Éva írta és mondja a kísérőszöveget 2000-ben, ugyan azon az útvonalon, Kárpátalján tett látogatása alapján. Láthatjuk az elmúlt tíz év óta Kárpátalján történt változásokat.
August 19, 4:30 PM in the Selby Library (1331 First Street, Sarasota)
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San Fransisco: 8/19/2010
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY-MEGHÍVÓ ZÁSZLÓ FELVONÁSRA
The Honorary Consul General of Hungary, Dr. Eva E. Voisin, cordially invites you to a flag raising ceremony to celebrate
ST. STEVEN’S DAY, HUNGARIAN NATIONAL DAY,
August 20 at 10:30 am as Hungarian Heritage Day is proclaimed in San Francisco at SF City Hall.
RSVP & QUESTIONS: evoisin@ix.netcom.com
650.573.7351
NOTE: Due to recent changes in security regulations by SF City Hall, you MUST rsvp & must be on the list in order to attend.
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San Fransisco: 8/21/2010
11:00-5:00 pm
WOODSIDE PRIORY, HUNGARIAN CATHOLIC MISSION’S ANNUAL ST. STEVEN’S DAY PICK NICK
302 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028, Picnic a Bencéseknél, Woodside Priory-ban - az Eszterlánc Népi Együttes és a Huszár Regiment közreműködésével
RSVP:
Fr. Maurusz Nemeth mnemeth@woodsidepriory.com
and Ildiko Zentay ildikoz@yahoo.com
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San Fransisco: 8/22/2010
1:00 pm - ST. STEVEN’S DAY CONCERT AT GOLDEN GATE PARK / SZENT ISTVÁN NAP, közös Nemzeti Ünnep a Golden Gate Parkban,
a Music Concourse / Band Shell területén amit Spreckles Temple of Music-nak is hívnak.
Az Eszterlánc Magyar Népi Táncegyüttes, a Huszár Regiment és mások közreműködésével.
Magyar Szabadságharcos Szövetség, Andras Rekay, rekay_bandi@att.net
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 Kati Marton Interviewed on the PBS Newshour - Margaret Warner interviewed author Kati Marton about her latest book, “Enemies of the People” in which she describes the arrest of her parents,
journalists Ilona and Endre Marton during the Cold War period in Budapest. In preparation for the book, she researched the Hungarian secret police files on her family.
To view the interview, click here.
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