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Looking Back: AHF since 1906 - The 1956 Hungarian Revolution
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 | Hungary's 1956 Revolution marked the first tear in the Iron Curtain. Hungarians from all walks of life rose up against the mighty Soviet Union in a desperate fight for freedom. Thousands died, many others tortured and jailed, 200,000 would flee, bringing untold talents to the shores of many nations, some 38,000 coming to the U.S. in the first year alone. AHF, member organizations and the entire community sprung into action. Building on its experience during WWII, AHF activated its second Hungarian Relief Program, raising over $525,000 and,working closely with the International Rescue Committee, found beds and supplies to aid in the resettlement effort. |
| Elvis Presley was also affected by the plight of refugees. Known for his humantiarianism and never forgetting the struggles from his youth, Elvis appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show to sing in support Hungarian refugees. The song "Peace in the Valley" (Béke a Völgyben) was forbidden by the Janos Kadar regime, so many Hungarians are unaware of this piece of 1956 history. Komár László's "Napló" series featured the documentary that includes interviews with 1956-ers in California and shows the previously unknown Ed Sullivan episode with Elvis from Andrew Solt's collection. [click on the video to watch it (magyarul)]. | . | 
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Peace In The Valley. | Béke a Völgyben (Peace in the Valley). | ||
| ...... | Well, I'm tired and so weary Where the morning's so bright There will be peace in the valley There'll be no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me! | .... | Fáradt vagyok és elcsigázott Bár a reggel csupa fény Béke vár a völgybem rám Nincs tobb baj és szomorúság, |
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A cikk tovább olvasása itt: ***http://ahf.cc/news_AHFHistory_1956.htm***
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