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 Mar 2 2011, 01:54 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland  Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,230 Joined: 13-April 09 Posts: 1,802 From: Caddington - UK  |
Budapest to name landmark after Elvis, declare him honorary citizen of the Hungarian capital
By Associated Press 7:21 a.m. EST, March 2, 2011 BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Budapest's mayor says Elvis Presley will be declared a posthumous honorary citizen of Hungary's capital and a city landmark will be named after him. Mayor Istvan Tarlos said Wednesday that Elvis will be commemorated because of his support for Hungary in the wake of the short-lived, anti-Soviet revolution of October 1956. On the city's website, visitors can pick one of 12 locations to be renamed after Elvis, including street crossings, a small square and a site at the foot of Margaret Bridge, which spans the Danube River. Voting closes March 15. On Jan. 6, 1957, during his last appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," Elvis sang a gospel standard, "Peace in Valley," which Sullivan said reflected the singer's preoccupation with Hungarians' plight after the uprising. Brian (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) |
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Mar 2 2011, 04:01 PM
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Niice! I'm going to vote! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Uh.. what's the website? haha --------------------           |
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Mar 2 2011, 05:52 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,230 Joined: 13-April 09 Posts: 1,802 From: Caddington - UK |
QUOTE (TCBmae @ Mar 2 2011, 04:01 PM)  Niice! I'm going to vote! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Uh.. what's the website? haha Try the following: http://www.budapest.hu/engine.aspx?page=szolgaltatas Unfortunately I do not know the sites so therefore I cannot vote. Brian |
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Mar 2 2011, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE (Brian Quinn @ Mar 2 2011, 10:52 AM) Try the following: http://www.budapest.hu/engine.aspx?page=szolgaltatas Unfortunately I do not know the sites so therefore I cannot vote. Brian Thanks! Well, you could always translate on Google translations, then go and search up which site is which. That's what I'm doing; just by the look of the place and what you do there, you can tell what fits to be named Elvis more. -------------------- |
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Mar 2 2011, 07:28 PM
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 Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,273 Joined: 11-May 09 Posts: 608 From: Swords, Ireland. |
The story is generating hundreds of news stories... maybe thousands internationally. Fabulous publicity for Elvis Presley and his song Peace in the Valley.
BMG SHOULD RUSH OUT A SINGLE NOW! -------------------- |
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Mar 2 2011, 10:27 PM
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Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,994 Joined: 31-January 11 Posts: 315 From: Canada |
QUOTE (MauricePColgan @ Mar 2 2011, 12:28 PM) The story is generating hundreds of news stories... maybe thousands internationally. Fabulous publicity for Elvis Presley and his song Peace in the Valley. BMG SHOULD RUSH OUT A SINGLE NOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/woohoo.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) -------------------- |
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Mar 3 2011, 08:23 PM
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Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Picture Members Member No.: 22,936 Joined: 15-January 11 Posts: 21 From: Europe |
This is the bridge where the first square is located around:
(IMG:http://www.bevezetem.hu/images/1011/margit_hid.jpg) (IMG:http://www.lemontree.hu/apu/kepek/margithid01.jpg) |
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Mar 3 2011, 11:02 PM
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Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,273 Joined: 11-May 09 Posts: 608 From: Swords, Ireland. |
QUOTE (SunR2 @ Mar 3 2011, 08:23 PM) This is the bridge where the first square is located around: (IMG:http://www.bevezetem.hu/images/1011/margit_hid.jpg) (IMG:http://www.lemontree.hu/apu/kepek/margithid01.jpg) Thank you SunR2. The story grows and grows. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/mar/0...itizen-budapest But hardly a mention on FECC. -------------------- |
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Mar 4 2011, 11:36 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,230 Joined: 13-April 09 Posts: 1,802 From: Caddington - UK |
QUOTE (MauricePColgan @ Mar 3 2011, 11:02 PM) Thank you SunR2. The story grows and grows. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/mar/0...itizen-budapest But hardly a mention on FECC. Thanks Sun R2. Maurice, As regards the FECC site - it has always been apparent to me that many of the members are not really interested in Elvis the Icon but mainly in purchasing and discussing links to the past. Brian |
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Mar 4 2011, 12:58 PM
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Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,273 Joined: 11-May 09 Posts: 608 From: Swords, Ireland. |
QUOTE (Brian Quinn @ Mar 4 2011, 11:36 AM) Thanks Sun R2. Maurice, As regards the FECC site - it has always been apparent to me that many of the members are not really interested in Elvis the Icon but mainly in purchasing and discussing links to the past. Brian Thanks Brian. Elvis the Icon feeds the publicity machine that ensures Elvis's wonfderful voice and music will be heard by generation after generation. I guess the world is made up of givers and takers. We that pass on and contribute to news stories help to get them noticed where they may be missed. It's fun too. http://nems360.com/view/full_story/1214489...en-of-Budapest-? -------------------- |
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Mar 4 2011, 01:10 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,230 Joined: 13-April 09 Posts: 1,802 From: Caddington - UK |
QUOTE (MauricePColgan @ Mar 4 2011, 12:58 PM) Thanks Brian. Elvis the Icon feeds the publicity machine that ensures Elvis's wonfderful voice and music will be heard by generation after generation. I guess the world is made up of givers and takers. We that pass on and contribute to news stories help to get them noticed where they may be missed. It's fun too. http://nems360.com/view/full_story/1214489...en-of-Budapest-? Maurice, Agreed. Brian (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Mar 17 2011, 07:14 PM
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Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Picture Members Member No.: 22,936 Joined: 15-January 11 Posts: 21 From: Europe |
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Apr 27 2011, 03:45 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 22,230 Joined: 13-April 09 Posts: 1,802 From: Caddington - UK |
Budapest Names Small Park After Elvis Presley
April 27, 2011 (AP) Budapest's city council has approved a plan to name a small park after Elvis Presley in commemoration of The King's support for Hungary's anti-Soviet revolution of 1956. Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos said Wednesday that a plot near the Margaret Bridge will be called Elvis Presley Park to honor the singer's "sincere sympathy" toward the short-lived uprising. On Jan. 6, 1957, during his last appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," Elvis sang a gospel standard, "Peace in the Valley," which Sullivan said reflected the singer's concern for Hungarians' plight after the uprising. Sullivan said Elvis wanted people to make donations to be sent to Hungary. The site in Buda, separated from Pest by the Danube River, was chosen in voting held last month on the city website. Brian (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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