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1956-os Forradalom — October 23 National Day

November 7th – 16th

The Soviet supported government tries to appease the populace

● Kádár takes the oath of office on November 7th
● The Hungarian Revolutionary Worker’s and Peasant’s Party is declared the highest body of state administration
● The Kossuth coat of arms is legalized
● A pay increase of up to 15% is declared

The Mecsek rebels fight on

● Soviet forces continue their attack
● The rebels consolidate at Kisújbánya on November 11th but are attacked again on the 12th
● The rebels break through the Soviet encirclement and escape westward on November 16th