We raised over $150,000 from across the United States to create this statue. Many donors contributed to honor family members who were freedom fighters. There were 17 freedom fighters or families who attended the unveiling. As the proud daughter, granddaughter and niece of ‘56-ers and someone who grew up hearing stories about the Revolution my entire life, this statue was a longtime goal and a labor of love.
Atlanta, United States
Hungarian Freedom Fighter Statue
Andrea Lauer Rice
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Norwalk, United States
HUNGARY 1956
Yearly, we gather to commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Freedom Fighters and those that have sacrificed their lives. We remember the resiliency, grit and courage of those that fought…
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Boston, United States
Hungarian Revolution Memorial
For the first time in my life, I truly felt homesick when, while walking through the streets of Boston, I suddenly came across this monument to the 1956 Revolution. Tears welled up…
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Denver, United States
Hungarian Freedom Park
I lived in Denver for half a year. I was truly amazed to find that they considered remembrance important there as well—and what’s more, it was here in Denver, in a small park, that…
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