| 1945 | 1953 | 1956 |
After World War II. on three occasions Imre Nagy was in a position to fundamentally and positively influence the life of Hungary and that of his compatriots:
• in 1945, as „minister of land redistribution” with the land reform;
• from 1953 as prime minister with a popular, democratic governmental program;
• in 1956, as Prime Minister of the Revolution and the Struggle for Independence. His political views, with concrete steps taken and implementation of ideas at national level, his undertakings were of lasting value.
The land reform, the government’s reform program, and his premiership during the revolution are outstanding human and political achievements in 20th century Hungary.
1945 – LAND REFORM
The land reform in 1945 had immense and decisive consequences in economical, social and political aspects. The land reform was not opposed by any of the major political and social forces. All contemporary democratic-minded experts, politicians and parties were aware of the need to breakdown the feudal land structure and agreed with the necessity of land reform. (More details in the exhibition).
