Fraternity-Testvériség, 1991 (69. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1991-07-01 / 3-4. szám
FRATERNITY Page 5 Mary Csordás Leliszi at age 12 On board "Europa" in 1930 pursuing dreams of freedom, opportunity and prosperity. V.P.-Secretary George Dózsa and his Matilda; Treasurer William B. Puskas and his wife Ovi; Vice President Suzanne S. Virgulák and her husband Ernest and Director László Lipoczky and his wife Anna represented the Federation at the celebration. "Fraternalists have long expressed their patriotism to the United States by the recognition and celebration of Flag Day," said National Fraternal Congress of America President W. Patrick Donlin. "We have also had a major role in espousing the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance through which we formally recognize our flag and country." Former U.S. Attorney General Herbert Brownell, who played a major role in saving the Island for restoration, was the featured speaker at the gathering. He addressed the importance of the Bill of Rights. "In the last two years or so, the people of Eastern Europe have thrown off the yoke of despotic Communism," he said. "They are looking to the U.S. for guidance as they seek and establish democratic principles of government and the protection of individual liberty." Our Bill of Rights will hopefully be of help, but he noted "as important for them as well as for us, is to learn that eternal vigilance on the part of citizens to see that the Bill of Rights is enforced, is necessary to preserve our liberties." A salute to the Armed Forces followed by a sing along of patriotic songs concluded the official ceremony. 1921 - Valahol a tömegben Horváth Sándor (New Brunswick) In addition, fraternalists toured the museum. For many, the Immigrant Wall of Honor was the first stop. The wall lists 200,000 names of immigrants, individuals or families who gave $100 per name to the restoration fund. Others paused at displays that traced the various stages of immigrant processing. They looked at cases filled with literary cards in a dozen languages. They admired the treasures the immigrants brought with them. Still others enjoyed a film, "Island of Hope, Island of Tears," about the immigration experience. At 7 p.m. all joined with millions of Americans in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. For dinner a stew, derived from a recipe used during peak immigration years, was served. Each participant received a commemorative poster and a souvenir bag filled with patriotic items donated by member societies. George Dózsa, Vice President-Secretary
