Presidential Proclamation: Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2014

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

A PROCLAMATION 

Almost two centuries ago, the people of Greece laid claim to their independence and began a long struggle to restore democracy to its birthplace. Greek Americans crossed oceans to fight for the freedom of their ancestral homeland, and through two World Wars and a Cold War, Greece and the United States stood side-by-side. On Greek Independence Day, we honor the deep connections between our two nations and celebrate the democratic ideals at the heart of our shared history.