S.C.. as Col. Michael de Kovats Place. after the Hungarianborn hero of the American War of Independence and the erection of a lifesize statue of Agoston Haraszty. a pioneer of American viniculture. in California. During the years of war and revolution. the federation also helped Hungarians by relief actions. $1.457.743.26 were sent in relief funds to Hungary between 1945 and 1952. and 22.665 assurances to various individuals and institutions to facilitate the admission of Hungarian refugees in Western Europe to the United States between 1948 and 1953. While the second relief action after the 1956 revolution was for the most part financed by an independent organization. the federation itself collected and distributed in cash. food. clothing. medicine. and school aids $512.560.68 after the 1956 revolution. It Is indeed proper that we remember the valiant and freedomloving work of this organization of loyal and dynamic Americans today and wish them an even more active and successful next 60 years.
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