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1939, Jan
 
Imredy's government announced the creation of the Hungarian Life Movement in the hope of imitating the success of Fascists in other countries.  1
 
Feb. 15
 
Resignation of Premier Imredy. The Nazis, whom he had tried to outdo in his anti-Semitic policy, had taunted him with his own Jewish ancestry.  2
 
Feb. 24
 
The new government of Count Pál Teleki suddenly suppressed the leading Fascist organization, yet at the same time, to placate Germany, joined the Anti-Comintern Pact of Germany, Japan, and Italy.  3
 
March 15
 
HUNGARY OCCUPIED CARPATHO-UKRAINE and annexed it after heavy fighting with the inhabitants, who had driven out the Czechs and, under Augustin Volosin, had enjoyed independence for one day.  4
 
April 11
 
Hungary withdrew from the League of Nations, revealing further influence of German pressure.  5
 
May 3
 
Introduction of drastic anti-Jewish laws providing for rigorous limitation of Jews in professions and business, expulsion from government service, and eventual emigration within five years.  6
 
May 28
 
In the elections the government secured 180 seats out of 260, but the Nazis increased their representation from 6 to 53, while the Agrarians had 14 seats as against a previous 23.  7
 
 
 
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