Tag: Aid to Greece

On This Day February 8, 1941: Massive Hollywood Relief Effort for Greek War Victims

Hollywood elite assembled at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on February 8, 1941 for a radio show called “America Calling” to raise

February 8, 2026

On This Day January 17, 1941: El Greco Art Exhibition Benefits Greek War Relief

Commemorating the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s birth, an exhibition of some of his most famous paintings opened at Knoedler

January 17, 2026
Marshall Plan Greece

On This Day December 21, 1949: Celebrating One Million Tons of Aid to Greece

In December of 1949, the millionth ton of Marshall Plan aid reached Greece and prompted a high-profile parade to celebrate

December 21, 2025

On This Day December 8, 1823: Daniel Webster Pushes for U.S. to Support Greek Independence

On December 8, 1823, Congressman Daniel Webster of Massachusetts made a motion in Congress to send an American envoy to

December 8, 2025
Hollywood

When Hollywood Came to Greece’s Aid

It was the “Golden Era” of Hollywood when celebrities like Clark Gable and Carole Lombard occupied tabloid headlines and films

October 10, 2025

When the American People Sent 15,000 Animals to Revitalize the Greek Countryside

While much of Europe was beginning to pick up the pieces after the devastation of the Second World War, Greece

May 4, 2025

Toledo Ohio’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral Ships 25 Boxes of Refugee Relief Supplies to Samos

Inspired by photos of refugees washing up on beaches of Greek islands, and driven by their Orthodox Christian faith, a

January 27, 2016

A Campaign for the Children of Greece: How You Can Help

On March 5th, we’re organizing a benefit for a Greek children’s charity called Kivotos Tou Kosmou, or “Ark of the

January 27, 2016

10 Reasons Why We’re Supporting Kivotos Tou Kosmou (Ark of the World)

The Pappas Post is proud to support an effort by the New York-based charity Greek America, in its effort to

January 22, 2016

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