One of the iconic statues in the ancient city of Budapest is the statue of Imre Nagy, who was executed in 1958 for his role in the uprising. The pro-reform communist had sought to liberate Hungary from hard-line communist rule, but in 1956 the revolution was crushed by Soviet tanks and several people were executed, including Emre; When you visit Budapest, you can pass by this statue, take memorial photos, and read about it and its honorable history.