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Hungarians reap benefits, challenges as heirs of 1956
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Fifty years ago, on Oct. 23, 1956, the people of Hungary
spontaneously and at first peacefully - then violently - rose up
against Soviet occupation and the communist dictatorship to demand
basic human rights and sovereignty.
Hungary, a nation of 10 million people, challenged the superpower
Soviet Union, with a population of 200 million. The eruption of the
Hungarian people was the result of years of political persecution,
denial of freedom of speech and religion, and economic chaos.
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Hungarians reap benefits, challenges as heirs of 1956.(Commentary/Editorial)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
; ... Jr. Fifty years ago, on Oct. 23, 1956, the people of Hungary spontaneously ... not always fully appreciate. The Hungarians demanded the withdrawal of the Soviet ... few days of freedom until Nov. 4, 1956, when thousands of new Soviet troops ... dictatorship was reimposed after the Hungarians suffered ...
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