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  • H. RES. 1104 — Recognizing the 203d anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:325

    H. RES. 1104 recognizes the 203rd anniversary of the War of Greek Independence and celebrates the strong relationship between the United States and Greece. The resolution highlights the shared democratic values, historical ties, and mutual support between the two nations. It...

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    There's a plan in the U.S. Congress to celebrate Greece's 203rd birthday of becoming independent and say how much the U.S. and Greece are great friends. It also talks about how important Greece is for keeping peace in its part of the world and how both countries work together to make sure energy is safe and other important things.

  • H. RES. 18 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:138

    H. RES. 18 expresses the view of the U.S. House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece. The resolution notes the historical and cultural significance of the Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century under...

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    The House of Representatives thinks that special old statues called the Parthenon Marbles, which were taken from Greece a long time ago, should go back home to Greece, and they want the United Kingdom to talk with Greece about doing this.

  • H. RES. 1557 — Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as Oxi Day to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas answer of Oxi! or No! to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:256

    H. RES. 1557 expresses support for designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the moment in 1940 when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refused to surrender to Axis forces by saying "Oxi!" or "No!" This act of defiance marked Greece's entry into World War II and is...

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    H. RES. 1557 wants October 28 to be called "Oxi Day" to remember when a Greek leader bravely said "No!" to the bad guys in World War II, which helped stop them from winning. This day would help people learn about how Greece helped in the war and encourage them to join in fun events to remember this important moment.