A Magyar Szabadság Éve

Tim Howard’s video message honouring the 1956 Revolution

American soccer player of the United States national team and former Manchester United player delivered a special video message of support in honour of the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

Tim Howard’s grandfather, Pál Fekete used to be a chemist in Budapest, but he was sentenced to death for his participation in the Revolution. Subsequently he had to leave the country. Tim Howard's mother, Eszter Fekete, had to flee Hungary to the United States following the 1956 Revolution. Tim Howard spoke with great affection about his Hungarian roots and his strong connection to Hungary and about the 1956 Revolution.