Joe Szabo's Public Speaking Engagements
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BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL
Budapest, Hungary
Hosted by György Mótusz

Friday, August 24, 1990

The Image of America

This festival — organized by Joe Szabo and endorsed by First Lady Barbara Bush — was the first censorship-free media event in the Communist Block. It attracted participants from thirty-five countries, while the exhibition itself represented seventy-two. The National Fine Art Gallery, housed in the former Royal Palace, was one of the most prestigious venues ever for a showing of political satire anywhere in the world.


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Szabo opening the first censorship-free international political cartoon conference and festival in Eastern Europe.
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The festival took place in the former Royal Palace (green dome behind the Liberty and Elizabeth bridges on the right).
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Speaking to a group of conference attendees.
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Szabo (center right) addressing international guests at a reception during the festival.
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