The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1985 (12. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1985-06-01 / 6. szám
THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 23, 1985 I am very happy to extend warm greetings to all those gathered for the 250th anniversary of the death of Prince Francis Rákóczi II. Prince Rákóczi has earned a special place in the hearts of all Ameicans. His courageous championing of the principles of self-detrmination, political freedom and religious liberty for the Hungarian nation is reminiscent of the struggle undertaken by our own Founding Fathers. Indeed, Price Rakoczi’s efforts did not go unnoticed in colonial America. The Boston Newsletter reported on his war campaigns between 1704 and 1711 and translated into English the eighteen points of his proclamation demanding the restoration of individual freedom and national independence. I salute the American Hungarian Federation for commemorating the selfless devotion and nobility of character of Prince Francis Rákóczi. Nancy joins me in sending you our best wishes for a memorable celebration and for every successin the years ahead. RÁKÓCZI COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM AND DINNER WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under the joint sponsorship of the Rákóczi Foundation and the American-Hungarian Federation, a Rákóczi Commemorative Program and Dinner was recently held in the nation’s capital at the Rayburn House Office Building. More than 200 persons, representing over 20 different Hungarian organizations, attended. The Organizing Committee of the memorial gathering included the Right Reverend Tibor Dömötör, Mr. László Bojtos, Dr. Elemer Bakó, Mr. Nicholas Korponay, Mr. Imre Beke, and Dr. Zoltán Száz. Special sponsoring organizations were the American Hungarian Action Committee, Association of Hungarian Hussars in Exile, Cardinal Mindszenty Society, Hungarian Club of Cleveland, Hungarian Communion of Friends (Eastern Region), Hungarian Cultural Foundation, Hungarian Scouts in Exile (Number 4, Washington, D.C.), Hungarian Transylvanian Associations, Hungarians for Life Movement, Kalaka Literary and Art Society, Lorantffy Care Center, National Committee of Hungarians from Czechoslovakia, World Federation of Free Hungarian Jurists, and the World Federation of Hungarian Artists. One of the program highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Rákóczi Foundation Awards by Mr. Nicholas Korponay, the foundation’s president, to members of Congress and outstanding members of the Hungarian community in America. Prior to and after the dinner, Mr. Korponay was interviewed by CBS and Radio Free Europe. June, 1985 III
