The Eighth Tribe, 1978 (5. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1978-12-01 / 12. szám

December, 1978

THE EIGHTH TRIBE

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The banner was in the battles of Charleston, S.C. and Savannah, Ga., where Colonel Kováts and General Pulaski died in 1779. It is in possession of the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, Md.

OP ŐS.

Dear Hungarian Citizens:

Two hundred years ago, Colonel Michael Kovats, a great native son of your country, fought and protected the City of Charleston and in doing so, gave his own life. Colonel Kovats, who is revered in American history as the founder and creator of the U. S. Cavalry was buried in Charleston with full military honors by the British. A monument has been erected here recognizing his great contributions to the freedom of the United States.

During the first full week of May, 1979, the City of Charleston will join with the Citadel and State officials in commemorating the valor and leadership of Colonel Kovats. 1 invite all Hungarians everywhere to visit Charleston during that period and be with us when we pay tribute to Colonel Commandent Michael Kovats, founder of the U. S. Cavalry.

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, May 11, 1979 will mark the 200th anniversary of one of the most heroic chapters in our nation’s history, the breaking of the British siege around Charleston; and

WHEREAS, the Cavalry forces, under the command of Colonel Commandent Michael Kovats de Fabricy of Hungary, marched over 1000 miles to reach and defend Charleston in the spirit of liberty and equality; and

WHEREAS, the Colonel Commandent Kovats Historical Society has chosen to honor this great military leader by issuing a freedom medal named for our City; and

Most sincerely yours,

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Mayor

Dr. Andrew Udvardy President

American Hungarian Bicentennial Committee 79-20 Kneeland Avenue Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373

WHEREAS, this medal depicts a great moment of a dying hero and represents a timeless symbol of the dedicated horse soldier who risked his life 200 years ago for freedom and liberty.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor of the City of Charleston, officially proclaim this medal as the official medal commemorating the ceremonies held in Charleston in May of 1976 in honor of Colonel Commandent Kovats de Fabricy of Hungary.

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Mayor