On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Revolution and Freedom Fight, the aim of the 1956 Memorial Committee is to focus attention on the everyday heroes of the Revolution who fought in the streets for our freedom and independence.
Therefore, our promotional spots intend to present the perseverance of the “Pest Lads” to a wider audience.
The devotion for freedom of Mária Wittner, Gergely Pongrátz, József Szente, their, heroic resistance could serve as an example for young people today.
Sources:
the Historical Archives of the Hungarian State Security (ÁBTL)
CULTiRiS Cultural Photo Agency
Getty Images
Ministry of Defence Military History Institute and Museum
Magnum Photos
Hungarian National Museum
Magyar Távirati Iroda (Hungarian Telegraphic Office)
The image film of The Memorial Year for 1956:
Let us remember!