The Aster Revolution
The Hungarian revolution of 31 October 1918, became known as the "Aster Revolution" due to protesters in Budapest wearing this flower.
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Famous quotes containing the words aster and/or revolution:
“... picking the faded blue
Of the last remaining aster flower
To carry again to you.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom of person under the protection of habeas corpus, and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation.”
—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)