Summary
Greece is the birthplace of democratic principles, and the story of modern Greek independence demonstrates the power of liberty. On March 25, 1821, Greek revolutionaries declared their independence from the Ottoman Empire after centuries of imperial rule. This bold action began an 11-year war to secure their freedom and gain recognition as a sovereign country. Americans at the time identified with the Greek struggle and provided support to aid the effort.
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Proclamation 7989-Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2006
Week Ending Friday, March 24, 2006
March 17, 2006By the President of the United States of AmericaA ProclamationOn Greek Indep...See the full content of this document
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