Móricz Zsigmond Körtér during the Hungarian Revolution, 1956

This 1956 image captures a crowded street scene at Móricz Zsigmond Körtér, Budapest, in front of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. People in period attire hold umbrellas amid rain, suggesting a community moment during the Hungarian Revolution. Posters call for action against Russians, highlighting a significant historical context of resistance and urgency.

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FORTEPAN / Pesti Srác2
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This 1956 image captures a crowded street scene at Móricz Zsigmond Körtér, Budapest, in front of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. People in period attire hold umbrellas amid rain, suggesting a community moment during the Hungarian Revolution. Posters call for action against Russians, highlighting a significant historical context of resistance and urgency.
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Móricz Zsigmond Körtér during the Hungarian Revolution, 1956
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Móricz Zsigmond körtér - Villányi út sarok.
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This 1956 image captures a crowded street scene at Móricz Zsigmond Körtér, Budapest, in front of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. People in period attire hold umbrellas amid rain, suggesting a community moment during the Hungarian Revolution. Posters call for action against Russians, highlighting a significant historical context of resistance and urgency.
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1956
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Hungary
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Budapest XI.
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47.49835
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19.04045
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Pesti Srác2
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Móricz Zsigmond Körtér during the Hungarian Revolution, 1956
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This 1956 image captures a crowded street scene at Móricz Zsigmond Körtér, Budapest, in front of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. People in period attire hold umbrellas amid rain, suggesting a community moment during the Hungarian Revolution. Posters call for action against Russians, highlighting a significant historical context of resistance and urgency.
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protest
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urban life
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community
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street scene
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bank
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1956
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Hungarian Revolution
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Budapest
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posters and signage
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political activism
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social gathering
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historic events
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The image depicts a bustling street scene in front of a bank with a sign that reads "MAGYAR NEMZETI BANK FIOKJA" prominently displayed above the entrance. Numerous people crowd in front of the bank, some holding umbrellas, suggesting that it is a rainy day. The individuals are dressed in period-appropriate attire, with men wearing hats and overcoats, while women are seen in long coats and headscarves. To the left, there is a wooden notice board and posters on the wall nearby. One poster displays the text "MAGYAR FORRADALMI HIRADO" along with symbols such as a flag, a cross, and possibly a reference to the years 1848 and 1956. Below this, an additional sign can be seen that might be calling for a specific action related to “VENDULJANK KI AZ OROSZOK,” which likely hints at a call for liberation or similar sentiments. On the right side of the image, another establishment called "Vig-Hajó" is indicated along with less legible advertisements. A wooden cart or bicycle is visible beside the notice board, enhancing the urban character of the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a moment of social gathering, likely representative of a significant historical context related to the Hungarian Revolution. The photo contributes to an impression of urgency and communal participation, framed within a somber and rainy environment.
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