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Hungarians were led by a hard-line communist called Matyas Rakosi. Hungarians hated the restrictions and lack of freedom. They lived in fear of the secret police.
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In June 1965 a group within the communist party opposed Rakosi. After Moscow did not back him up, Rakosi was forced to retire.
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On October 23 in a huge student demonstration in Budapest, a giant statue of Stalin was pulled down
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On October 24 The USSR allowed a new government to be formed under the well-respected Imre Nagy.
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On October 31 Nagy announced that Hungary would withdraw from the Warsaw Pact.
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On November 4 thousands of Soviet troops and tanks moved into Budapest creating great fighting where many soldiers died.
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On November 14 Kruschev put Janos Kadar in place as a leader.
