The UN and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956: A 70-Year Retrospective
About this Event
The Hungarian revolution of 1956 represented a profound challenge not only to the Soviet bloc but also to the United Nations (UN). Because of the Soviet Union's standing as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the United States and its allies had to work through the UN General Assembly to establish a Special Committee on the Problem of Hungary. The committee issued a detailed report on the crisis that debunked Soviet falsehoods, but the UN ultimately was unable to prevent the severe re-imposition of Soviet control over Hungary. The seminar presents a wide range of new archival materials pertaining to the revolution and the UN Special Committee.
Event Speakers
András Nagy, Professor Emeritus of History, University of Pannonia, Hungary
Moderator
Mark Kramer, Director, Cold War Studies Project, Davis Center
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