William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-06-01 / 6. szám
Tibor s Take come from arguing that its actions were coerced. But, by passing the blame on to Germany, the Hungarian government seems to be tacitly stating that Hungary, as a nation, does not have sovereign responsibility over its actions. What statements do Hungary's World War I memorials make? I'm not quite sure, mostly because I have not been able to find good examples of World War I memorials in Hungary. In fact, I haven't been able to find examples of World War I memorials anywhere in Eastern Europe, just as I cannot find the exact locations of WWI Eastern Front battlefields. Furthermore, I have difficulty finding good books or memoirs about the Hungarian involvement in World War I or its successor conflict, the Hungarian-Romanian War of 1919-1920. Remembering and understanding this history is important, not just for me (as I have a personal interest in these topics) and the American-Hungarian community, but also for America as a whole. The United States declared war against Austria-Hungary in December 1917, yet I would venture to say that Austria-Hungary is probably America's least familiar enemy in war. I think it's time that changed. I'm going to call on my fellow WPA members for a little help. I would like your answers to the following questions, and I'll publish the best responses in a future Tibor's Take. Feel free to send your responses to SilverKingl937@ gmail.com or to John Lovász at the WPA Home Office. • Question #1: What is your favorite Hungarian World War I monument or memorial, and where is it located? A representation of war. Heroes’ Square, Budapest. Photo © Can Stock Photo Inc./irnarasko • Question #2: Do you have a favorite anecdote about World War I? • Question #3: Do you have a favorite book or memoir about Hungary's involvement in World War I? • Question #4: Do you have any photos related to Hungary's involvement in World War I? I'm sure you've heard the old philosophical question: "If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, does it still make a sound?" One could ask a similar question about memorials: If a memorial is erected, and no one is there to see it, does the memorial still help us remember? If there aren't any monuments or memorials about Hungary's involvement in World War I, it may be necessary to make some. irkirk'k'ki(irkicirkicirkicirk‘kirkickirkirk'kirkirkicirkirk‘kirkicirk,k‘k‘kirkirkirk,k9cirkirJrk-k This and that.... • Dr. Charles Szabó of the Youngstown, Ohio, area has expended his musical offerings of good oldfashioned Magyar songs and tunes. He has already released several CDs of Hungarian sing-along music of heartwarming and familiar tunes with an accompanying easy-to-read booklet of lyrics and music. Now, he's offering American-Magyar web-savvy types that same music on YouTube. A simple search of Dr. Charles Szabó on Google will direct you to his song selections. • Remember to mark on your Magyar events calendar Hungarian Heritage Night at Ohio's Lake County Captains (the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) on June 25. As an added bonus this year, Cleveland Indians pitching great Charles Nagy will be honored. Game tickets are $9 each. Contact your branch officers for more details or contact Tim O'Brien at the Lake County Captains at 440-975- 8085, ext. 136, or at TOBrien@CaptainsBaseball.com. Ticket orders are due June 17. Hope to see you there! / Éljen az Amerikai-Magyar, Tibor II Tibor Check, Jr., is a member of Branch 28 and an attorney working in Washington, D.C. When he can, Tibor hosts “The Souvenirs of Hungary” radio program on WK.TL-FM 90.7, Struthers, Ohio, on Saturdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. William Penn Life 0 June 2016 ° 7
