A Story of Perspective of Persistence and Diligence The Life of Victor Gondos, Jr.

Abstract

The article explores the unique career of a second-generation Hungarian-American immigrant, Victor Gondos, Jr. Gondos was born in Budapest in 1902, as a son of a Hungarian teacherturned American entrepreneur, Victor Gondos, Sr. The family immigrated into the United States in 1911. During his college years, Victor Gondos, Jr. was about to start a military career but, unfortunately, he almost became permanently disabled due to an unexpected illness. After his recovery, he was forced to start an almost completely new life. He had to prevail in a new field as an archivist and military historian that, however, proved to be more successful than he would have ever expected. Victor Gondos, Jr.’s life is a story of resilience, persistence, and bravery, overcoming great obstacles and reaching goals despite many hindering circumstances. His story can also be interpreted as an example of an ambitious immigrant who wants to prove his loyalty to his new home country through actions.