| |  Students March for Change: The 1956 Hungarian Revolution Nearly 50 years ago, in late October 1956, people in Hungary took bold moves toward democracy. Soviet oppression had reached a breaking point. Eager for change, students marched in the Hungarian capital of Budapest in support of Poland's confrontation with the Soviet Union, until Soviet tanks rolled in and their forces fired on the crowds. more
Back to School The U.S. Department of State has a special website for students, parents, and educators. Visit www.future.state.gov to learn about Secretary Rice, explore countries of the world, and try some special activities. |