Hungarian American Coalition News, 2002 (11. évfolyam, 1-2. szám)
2002 / 1. szám
Hungarian American Coalition KOSSUTH COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE 150th Anniversary of His American Journey Lajos Kossuth, a remarkable Hungarian revolutionary and political leader, came to the United States after the defeat of the 1848-49 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence against Habsburg rule. His trip, that lasted from December of 1851 to July of 1852 took the United States by storm. He was called the "Nation's Guest." Kossuth visited about sixty cities and towns from New England to Louisiana delivering numerous speeches. His goal was to acquaint Americans with the plight of Hungary and to ask for material support for the fight against Habsburg domination. Daguerrotype of Lajos Kossuth taken in New York, probably in early 1852 In this 150th anniversary of the visit of Lajos Kossuth, Hungarian-Americans all over the U.S. have organized commemorative celebrations. This special issue of the Coalition Newsletter focuses on recalling some highlights of Kossuth's American journey.
