{| |- | People were tired of the oppressed. The Hungarians were firmly under the control of the Soviet Union. The native Hungarians wanted their freedom and ability to live as they wished, not as the USSR wanted them to live. |}
The 1956 revolution failed because Hungary was invaded by the USSR. The 1989 revolution was successful.
Russia tried to invade Hungary, this was the start
In 1956, there was an uprising behind the iron curtain in Hungary. The uprising was named the Hungarian Revolution and lasted for only a few weeks. During this time 3000 men, women, and children of Hungary were killed.
They have a memorial Day for it, 23rd of October, and there is the 1956 Memorial Square where is a 1956 Monument, which is the symbol of the people of the revolution. The symbol of the 1956 revolution is the Hungarian flag, with a hole in the middle of it, because during the communism there was a star in the middle of it wich was the symbol of the Soviet Union, the revolutionists cut it out.
condemmned the ussr and called for soviet withdrawal
In Hungary, the brief period of freedom known as the 1956 Hungarian Revolution lasted approximately 12 days, from October 23 to November 4, 1956. It began as a student-led protest against the Soviet-imposed policies but escalated into a nationwide uprising. The revolution was ultimately crushed by Soviet forces, leading to significant repression in Hungary.
They had no obligation to do so but we would have been happy to get some help.
Republic Day in Hungary is celebrated on October 23rd, commemorating the 1956 Revolution against Soviet rule. This day marks the declaration of Hungary as a republic following the revolution's suppression. It is a national holiday, observed with various ceremonies, speeches, and cultural events that honor the struggle for freedom and independence. The day serves as a reminder of Hungary's commitment to democracy and sovereignty.
Did nothing to help Hungary
did nothing to help Hungary.
They invaded Hungray
Uprisings behind the Iron Curtain occurred in 1956 in Hungary and Czechoslovakia.