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10/18/2016 - AHF co-sponsors temporary “Exhibition at the United States Congress Commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight." Our Federation honors the heroes of 1956 today as we did during those fateful days when AHF activated its Hungarian Relief Program, raised over $525,000 -- $4.5 million in today’s dollars – and worked closely with the International Rescue Committee and others, to aid in the refugee resettlement effort. [read more]
10/13/2016 - AHF Co-Sponsored showing of "Torn from the Flag." AHF is proud to be the first Hungarian American organization to support this documentary film about the significant international consequences and participants of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Klaudia Kovacs’ multi-award-winning sociopolitical historical documentary was the last film of legendary cinematographer László Kovács. Ms. Kovacs presented the film and answered audience questions. [read m
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The Turkish Ambassador's Residence and the Cultural History of Washington DC 2013
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Mediterranean Journal of Humanities, 2019
Throughout 19th century the Ottoman Empire witnessed significant economic, social and political transformations. The capital city of Istanbul, with a demographically diverse population had its own share of these changes. bygd the 19th century, Pera, which had gradually begun to be built up from the middle of the 18th century onwards became Istanbul's most cosmopolitan quarter, resembling the western presence in the city. It became a place for the elitist life of foreigners, the notables of the embassies and the non-Muslim minority groups. Around this period a new dwelling type emerged and began to be widely used. These were two to four storey
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Washingtonians who were on the move all summer-many at both political conventions---are beginning tosettle down for the season ahead. One decided loss will be the departure of Spanish Ambassador Antonio Oyarzabal and his lovely wife Beatrice, whose warmth and hospitality have madetheir four-year stay here memorable for so many.
American-born Beatrice is the daughter of the late movie-star-turned-diplomat John Lodge, who wasonce the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina. Her mother, Francesca possessed the same charm she passeddown to her daughter. She was famed in Argentina for bringing back the tango-which in a steamier versionhad been considered the dance of the demimonde of the barrios-and introducing it to the embassy ballroomduring her husband's tour in Buenos Aires.
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