Which Hungarian Premier, involved in 1956 and executed in 1958, attempted to withdraw Hungary from the Warsaw Pact?

• A. Imre Nagy
• B. Geza Losonczy
• C. Janos Kadar
• D. Ferenc Szalasi

Answer: (A)

Imre Nagy, the reformist Hungarian premier who led during the 1956 uprising, is the figure described. He moved to pull Hungary out of the Warsaw Pact, signaling a shift toward neutrality and domestic liberalization. This bold step triggered a Soviet-led invasion; Nagy was captured, tried in 1958, and executed. The other names have different roles: Geza Losonczy was not the premier who made the withdrawal move; Janos Kadar emerged as the longtime leader after the crackdown and upheld Hungary’s alignment with the Soviet bloc; Ferenc Szalasi was the Arrow Cross leader during WWII and had no part in 1956. Therefore, Imre Nagy is the correct match.