Bethlen Almanac 1999 (Ligonier)
The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
The 1848/49 War of Independence Celebrated at the Kossuth House in Washington, D.C. The 151s1 Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was celebrated at the Kossuth House on March 12, 1999. At this occasion, President George Dózsa addressed the assembled guests as follows: “On behalf of my fellow officers and staff, I would like to welcome you to the Kossuth House to our annual wreath-laying ceremony celebrating the 15181 Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. I would like to welcome Zsófia Trombitás, Cultural Attaché of the Hungarian Embassy, Mr. Elmer Vargo, past president of the William Penn Association, and many more distinguished guests. Today, the Republic of Hungary, with Poland and the Czech Republic, will formally join NATO at a ceremony held at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. This is where in 1949 President Truman announced the creation of NATO. With the signing of this alliance agreement with NATO members, including the United States, a long-standing dream of our Hungarian forefathers will become a reality. Commemorating March IS'11 at the Home Office. Officers, Guests and Home Office Employees in front of the Kossuth Plaque. 4
