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FOS Webinar Examines the Slovak State During World War II and the “Jewish Question”
On October 2, 2022, FOS held a webinar on Jozef Tiso’s Leadership of the Slovak State During World War II and the “Jewish Question.” The featured speaker was Madeline Vadkerty, program coordinator at the Holocaust Documentation Center in Bratislava. J. Luke Ryder, historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, moderated the webinar. Before moving to Bratislava, […]
02
Oct
2022
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
Support Making A Documentary of A Slovak Holocaust Survivor Called “A Higher Authority”
FOS cordially invites you to be a part of its new film project, which aims to document the life of a Slovak Holocaust survivor, Klara Sever. The project also acknowledges the bravery and selflessness of the Catholic priest and ordinary Slovak citizens who put their own lives at risk to save one Jewish family during […]
27
Apr
2017
By Friends of Slovakia
presentation
Fourth Slovak-American Awards Dinner Held
On Friday, June 14, Friends of Slovakia (FOS) hosted the fourth Slovak-American Awards Dinner at the Washington Golf & Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a black-tie gala celebration of the 20th anniversary of Slovak independence and friendly ties with the United States. The dinner was attended by approximately 110 guests, who enjoyed […]
15
Jun
2013
By Friends of Slovakia
gala
Honoring Amb. Bútora at Washington Golf & Country Club
FOS hosted a gala dinner for Martin and Zora Bútora on November 16, 2012 at the Washington Golf & Country Club following his presentation of the Annual Czech and Slovak Freedom Lecture at the Wilson Center in Washington. Among the 48 guests were Slovak Ambassador Peter Kmec, Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovič, Martin Palous, former Permanent […]
16
Nov
2012
By Friends of Slovakia
gala
President Bush Highlights His Appreciation for Friends of Slovakia
On November 5, 2005, President Bush wrote a letter to Friends of Slovakia, expressing his appreciation for the friendship between Slovakia and the United States. The letter was sent on the occasion of the executive visit of President Ivan Gasparovič and Prime Minister Mikuláš Dzurinda, who were attending a Gala Dinner in Washington, DC. It […]
07
Nov
2005
By Friends of Slovakia
gala