President Eisenhower's Statements on U.S. Assistance in the Hungarian Emergency, 1956

Eisenhower’s statements expresses deep sympathy for Hungarian refugees fleeing Soviet oppression and outlines the United States' commitment to providing asylum to them. He announces an emergency program to admit thousands of refugees through expedited processing under the Refugee Relief Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act, emphasizing America’s humanitarian duty and international cooperation in responding to the crisis.