Tag: Greek American History

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 20, 1950: Truman and Archbishop Discuss Thousands of Missing Greek Children

President Harry S. Truman welcomed the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of North and South America Michael to the White House on

January 20, 2026

On This Day January 20, 1957: Eisenhower’s Inauguration Blessed by Archbishop Michael

The 43rd inaugural ceremony of the president of the United States was held on January 20, 1957, when President Dwight

January 20, 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
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

On This Day September 23-24, 1913: Remembering Greek Immigrant Coal Miners Who Fought Injustice

In September 1913, workers — including thousands of Greek immigrants — in one of America’s most lucrative industries decided they

September 23, 2025

On This Day September 22, 1924: First-Ever Greek Community Meeting With U.S. President

It was a blustery day in the nation’s capital as representatives of the recently-formed American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)

September 22, 2025

American Cretans Fund Island’s First Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

The Pancretan Association of America (PAA) has inaugurated the first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Crete at the University General Hospital

August 17, 2025

On This Day July 26, 1922: Greek Immigrants Establish AHEPA in Face of KKK Hatred

On July 26, 1922, the largest and oldest U.S.-based Greek heritage organization came to fruition. In the face of bigotry

July 26, 2025

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