Unveiling of memorial plaque in honour of Hungarian Canadians
Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, concluded Canada’s State visit to Hungary with a moving ceremony commemorating Canada’s role in welcoming 40,000 Hungarian refugees following the 1956 Revolution.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-384-004
The plaque reads: In recognition of the 40,000 Hungarians who found refuge in Canada after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and the contribution Hungarian immigrants have made to Canada's prosperity and rich cultural diversity.
Unveiled by
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada and His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, C.C.
November 2008
Donated by Canada-Hungary Educational Foundation Rakoczi Foundation of Canada
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-384-011
Their Excellencies at the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honour of Hungarian Canadians. After the 1956 Revolution, Canada accepted 40 000 refugees from Hungary.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-384-012
Their Excellencies at the Monument for the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in The City Park in Budapest.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-384-018
His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, Governor General Michaëlle Jean, Mayor Gábor Demszky and Mr. Tom Dienstmann, witness to the 1956 Revolution at the ceremony.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-384-020
The monument for the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in The City Park in Budapest.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-384-031