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Organized by the Liszt Institute New York and the Michael Kováts Friendship Society a special book launch will take place focusing on Michael Fabriczy Kováts the “father of the US cavalry”, in celebration of the 300th anniversaty of his birth. The event will take place at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York on October 30, 2024.
Colonel Kováts played a vital role in organizing and leading the American cavalry units in the southern theater of war, where the Americans were weakest. His British opponent even remarked that Kováts’ units were “the best cavalry the rebels ever had”. Kováts eventually gave his life for the cause of liberty, he died at the battle of Charleston, South Carolina on May 11, 1779. Kovats’ legacy is an inspiring example of heroism, perseverance, and commitment to liberty.
In the framework of the event dr. Zoltán Pintér historian's volume titled Fabriczy Kováts Mihály will be presented. The book launch will be attended by the author, dr. Zoltán Pintér, and the deputy director of the Michael Kováts Friendship Society, dr. László Örlős.
"A famous Hungarian to who American history owes so much."
— Ronald Reagan
"Living and dying on his horse, an animal known for its strength and free spirit, Kováts exemplified the characteristics of the chargers who carried him into battle throughout his career: stamina, steadfastness, heart, and courage, an independent mind following the bugle call for “golden freedom.” — Renée Critcher Lyons
"Because of their contributions to the American army and the sacrifices they made on the battlefields of Charleston and Savannah, Pułaski and Kováts remain enduring sources of pride for Americans of Polish and Hungarian descent."
— Ethan S Rafuse
