1997 Press Releases
Hungarian American Coalition Holds Sixth Annual Meeting and Meeting of Board of Directors
The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) elected new Board Members at its sixth Annual Meeting, held on Saturday, December 6, 1997, at the Kossuth House in
Hungarian American Coalition Meetings Highlight 1998 Priorities
The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) during its meetings on December 6, 1997, discussed its 1998 priorities: the Coalition reiterated its strong support for NATO expansion,
Hungarians Strongly Endorse Country’s NATO Membership
Hungarian citizens answered with a resounding YES on November 16, 1997, in a referendum on Hungary’s membership in NATO. 85% of voters favored NATO membership
Hungarian American Coalition Lauds Result of NATO Referendum in Hungary
The Hungarian people’s resounding 85% YES vote on that country’s accession to NATO should be regarded as convincing evidence of the soundness of American policy
Hungarian American Coalition Representative Testifies Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on NATO Enlargement
On November 5, 1997, the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on the proposed enlargement of NATO. The Committee invited Frank
Ambassador-Designate Peter F. Tufo Briefed on Hungary
The Department of State invited Frank Koszorus, Jr., Esquire and Professor Andras Ludanyi to participate in an all-day seminar on Hungary for Ambassador-Designate Peter F.
Hungary’s Citizens Debate NATO Membership on Eve of Referendum
The Hungarian American Coalition will sponsor “Hungary in an Expanded NATO: Benefits and Responsibilities,” a series of conferences designed to provide the citizens of Hungary
Hungarian American Coalition Joins Supporters of NATO Enlargement
(Washington, DC) “Although we come here from varied backgrounds, we are like-minded in our commitment to NATO enlargement,” said Col. Casimir Lenard of the Polish
Béla Bartók Choir and Orchestra of Hungary Announces U.S. Tour
The renowned Béla Bartók Choir and Orchestra of the ELTE University of Budapest, will perform in New York and in the Washington area from October
Hungarian American Coalition Attends Farewell Breakfast at the White House
The White House sponsored a breakfast on July 30, 1997 to bid Daniel Fried and Marilyn DiGiacobbe farewell and to welcome Steven Flanagan and Christine
White House Briefs Coalition on NATO Enlargement
On June 12, 1997, the White House initiated a conference call with representatives of the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC), including the Hungarian American
Coalition Holds its Eighth Annual Human Rights Workshop and Board Meeting in Ypsilanti, Michigan
The Hungarian American Coalition co-sponsored the Eighth Annual Human Rights Workshop, together with the Hungarian Communion of Friends, the American Hungarian Federation, the Hungarian Human
Continued Ameritech Sponsorship of the White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program is an annual public service scholarship program administered by the Hungarian American Coalition since 1994. Ameritech, the Chicago-based telecommunications corporation,
White House Briefs Coalition on NATO/Russia Agreement
On May 15, 1997, the day after the agreement between NATO and Russia had been announced, the White House initiated a conference call with representatives
Coalition Participates in Capitol Hill Conference
“[Y]our letters and conversations with your representatives have turned the debate about regional assistance and NATO expansion around,” said Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) during a
Member of the Hungarian American Coalition Travels to Central Europe with Joint Department of Defense-Department of State NATO Fact Finding Mission
“It is fitting that you, strong supporters of the American effort to recast a unified, democratic Europe, will assess the progress the Poles, Czechs, and