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10/20/2006 -The American Hungarian Federation commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution at Washington, D.C.’s Cosmos Club and recognizes outstanding Hungarian Americans.

The American Hungarian Federation honored the memory of the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, at a gala dinner at the prestigious Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., on October 20th.

Close to 150 Federation members, American Hungarians, their American friends and relatives attended the dinner. Former Senator Joseph Tydings gave the keynote address. During the ceremony, President Bush's Proclamation about the 1956 Revolt was read, as well as Viktor Orban's letter addressed to American Hungarians (see below for more). Seven American Hungarians received the Federation's "Michael Kovats Medal of Freedom Award" in recognition of their efforts on behalf of Hungarian causes.

1956 was the first tear in the iron curtain and a momentous historical event with broad implic The Colonel Commandant Michael Kovats Medal of Freedom NIPUL