Hungarian Revolution of 1956 – Cleveland event conclusion

Jeanette Grasselli Brown served as Mistress of Ceremonies at the program celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight of 1956.  The event took place in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall and dozens of ‘56ers were in attendance.

She thanked keynote speaker and 56er Honorary Consul General of Hungary Laszlo Bojtos.

She then read part of the entry from the US Congressional Record about the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and then the flags of the US and Hungary were retired.


More from the 60th anniversary celebration in Cleveland

Consul Serena Scaiola at Italian American Heritage Night

Honorary Consul Serena Scaiola spoke at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

10th annual Italian Heritage Month in Cleveland 

Angela Spitalieri receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Angela Spitalieri as the recipient of the Individual Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Vince Bertonaschi receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Vince Bertonaschi as the recipient of the Small Business Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Pamela Dorazio Dean receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Pamela Dorazio Dean as the recipient of the Culture Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Andrea Anelli receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced opera singer Andrea Anelli as the recipient of the Art Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm


Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Judge Kenneth Rocco receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Judge Kenneth A. Rocco as the recipient of the Public Service Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland Police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba at Italian heritage event

Cleveland Police Department Deputy Chief Ed Tomba spoke at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. Chief Tomba is a past recipient of the honor.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson – Italian Heritage Month

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson was called out of town and could not attend the 10th annual Italian Heritage event in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall but he did record a brief video of welcome for the attendees and spoke about the Italian American community in Cleveland.


Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland CityHall

US anthem sung by Andrea Anelli at Italian Heritage event

Opera singer Andrea Anelli sang the United States National Anthem at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Italian anthem sung by young Giovanni Castiglione

Teenager Giovanni Castiglione sang the Italian National Anthem at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Father Mayer Opening Prayer at Italian Heritage event

Father James Mayer, Pastor of St Rocco Church in Cleveland, led the opening prayer at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  .  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Father Mayer Opening Prayer at Italian Heritage event

Father James Mayer, Pastor of St Rocco Church in Cleveland, led the opening prayer at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  .


Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Matt Zone welcome to annual Italian Heritage event

Cleveland City Councilman Matt Zone welcomed the crowd to the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  He spoke about the history of the event that he started with Cleveland Mayor and Italian-American Frank G. Jackson.

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall