The World - News from March 16, 1988
About 10,000 people chanting “Democracy! Democracy!” marched through the streets of Budapest demanding a free press and free elections. Police turned out in force but took no action as protesters yelled anti-government slogans and speakers criticized the Soviet system. The crowd marched several miles through the center of the capital, blocking traffic and waving Hungarian flags. The unofficial protest followed a rally marking the 140th anniversary of Hungary’s abortive revolution against Austrian rule. Hungarian dissidents have staged unofficial demonstrations on this day since 1973.
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