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János József Kádár (/ ˈ k ɑː d ɑːr /; Hungarian: [ˈjaːnoʃ ˈkaːdaːr]; 26 May 1912 – 6 July 1989), born János József Czermanik, was a Hungarian Communist leader and the General Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party, a position he held for 32 years. Declining health led to his retirement in 1988, and he died in ...
Jul 2, 2024 · János Kádár was the premier of Hungary (1956–58, 1961–65) and first secretary (1956–88) of Hungary’s Communist Party who played a key role in Hungary’s transition from the 1956 anti-Soviet government of Imre Nagy to the pro-Soviet regime that followed. Kádár managed to convince the Soviet Union to.
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Aug 16, 2010 · Hungary's last communist leader, Janos Kadar, is remembered fondly by some Hungarians and with loathing by others - which may be why his body was stolen from its grave three years ago.
János Kádár (1912-1989) was a Hungarian communist politician and the leader of Hungary between 1956 and 1988. Kádár replaced Imre Nagy after the failed 1956 uprising and led the Soviet bloc nation for more than three decades.
3 days ago · Hungary - Kadar Regime, Communism, Reforms: In the first uncertain weeks of his regime, Kádár made many promises. Workers’ councils were to be given a large amount of control in the factories and mines.
Hungarian statesman and premier János Kádár (born 1912) played a key role in his country's transition to a pro-Communist regime following the uprising of 1956. He was impressive in steering a middle course between total obedience to, and total independence from, the Soviet Union until the Hungarian economy faltered and he was removed from ...
Learn about the life and career of János Kádár, who became the first secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party after the 1956 revolution. Find out how he suppressed the resistance, consolidated his power, and pursued a "soft" dictatorship until 1988.
