October 23, 2026 marked the 70th anniversary of the first day of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution against Communist repression and Soviet occupation. The Hungarian community of Cleveland celebrated this important anniversary with a memorable program, and many Hungarian organizations joined in commemorating this important event in Hungary’s history. The Museum contributed to this community-wide commemoration by setting aside a separate exhibit featuring iconic images of the Revolution, and some items connected with those events, along with a Hungarian flag, minus the Communist symbol of the hammer and sickle, which was cut out from the flag by the freedom fighters. The Museum ‘s archival material and library also contains primary source material connected to the events of 1956. Many friends and members of the Museum are “56ers”, and it is our mission to commemorate this compelling time in Hungary’s history.
are the newspaper clippings my brother donated of my father, while serving in the air force at griffiss afb in rome ny, included in this display? joseph r. gyulay was sent to new york city to assist with the arrival of the refugees as explained in the papers, he was an interpreter and helped them with gaining employment and starting businesses