Tag: Greek America

Michael Sotirhos

Remembering Michael Sotirhos: First Greek-American Ambassador to Greece

Seven years have gone by since the passing of Michael Sotirhos, the United States’ first Greek-American ambassador in Athens, on

April 14, 2026

You Know You’re Greek When… Easter Edition

Go ahead, admit it. We’re strange. Our neighbors think we slaughter animals in our basements and believe we are members

April 10, 2026

Nicholas Argyropoulos: The Whole United States is Mine

Nicholas Argyropoulos was a child when Germany invaded Greece during World War II, and tragedy struck his family when his

March 17, 2026

Remembering the World Trade Center’s Cobbler Minas Polychronakis

This article was originally published on March 7, 2018, after the passing of cobbler Minas Polychronakis, owner of Minas Shoe

March 7, 2026
Dilboy

Remembering George Dilboy: First Greek-American to Receive Medal of Honor

George Dilboy (Giorgos Dilbois) was born on February 5, 1896 in the Greek town of Alatsata near Smyrna in Asia Minor, or

February 5, 2026

On This Day January 30, 2013: Last of The Andrews Sisters Passes Away

The last of the world-famous Andrews Sisters, Patty, passed away on January 30, 2013, at the age of 94. As

January 30, 2026

On This Day January 22, 1905: Greek Miners Establish First Utah Church

Utah was once a mecca for tens of thousands of adventurous Greek immigrants in the early 1900s who traveled there

January 22, 2026

On This Day January 21, 1922: A Star is Born

“We’re all born bald,” he once said. Aristotelis “Telly” Savalas was born on January 21, 1922 in Garden City, New

January 21, 2026

14 Really Cool Photos of Early Greek Immigrants in the U.S.

The stories of Greek immigrants in the United States are indeed as amazing as some of the great photos from

January 10, 2026

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