Today, one of the worst atrocities in all of World War II history is remembered,…
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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…
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Following the 1922 evacuation of Smyrna when hundreds of thousands of Greeks fled for their…
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On This Day November 20, 1999: President Bill Clinton Acknowledges U.S. Role in Greek Dictatorship
During an official trip to Athens on November 20, 1999, President Bill Clinton acknowledged the…
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Perhaps the most historic anniversary in modern Greek history, November 17 is remembered as the…
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On This Day November 8, 1866: Arkadi Monastery Holocaust, Cretans Pay Ultimate Price for Freedom
One of the bloodiest events in modern Greek history took place at the historic Monastery…
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On This Day November 5, 1957: Funeral of Nikos Kazantzakis, Legend to Some, Anti-Christ to Others
Nikos Kazantzakis was Greece’s most prolific writer and remains in history as one of the…
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On This Day September 22, 2001: Archbishop Demetrios Holds First Memorial Service for Destroyed St. Nicholas Church
On September 22, 2001, Greek Orthodox Archbishop Demetrios of America led a prayer service on…
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On September 17, 1922, U.S. Lt Commander Halsey Powell made the following entry about Smyrna…
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On September 15, 1922, fires set by the Turkish army continued to ravage the city…