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The 13th Annual Oxi Courage and Service Awards will take place Monday, October 23.

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The Positive Power of NO!

Watch last year’s 12th Annual OXI Courage and Service Awards as we honored and inspired courage.

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Celebrating OXI Courage

Past & Present in the Spirit of OXI Day

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Past Honorees

Honoring today’s Davids vs. Goliaths in the Spirit of Oxi Day

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OUR MISSION
Many know that Greece created democracy, but few know that it also saved it… Until now

The Washington Oxi Day Foundation is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization dedicated to:

–informing American policymakers and the public about the profound role Greece played in bringing about the outcome of World War II and;

–celebrating modern day heroes who exhibit the same David vs. Goliath #OXIcourage as the Greeks did in fighting to preserve and promote freedom and democracy around the world.

WORLD LEADERS HIGHLIGHT OXI COURAGE

“If there had not been the virtue and courage of the Greeks, we do not know which the outcome of World War II would have been.”

Winston Churchill

When the entire world had lost all hope, the Greek people dared to question the invincibility of the German monster.

President Franklin Roosevelt

“Hence, we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks.”

Winston Churchill

“I have taken up my cross. I spoke to the Lord, and made up my mind to save as many Jewish souls as possible.”

Archbishop Damaskinos of Greece

“The Greeks delayed by two or more vital months the German attack against Russia; if we did not have this long delay, the outcome of the war would have been different.”

Hitler’s Chief of Staff

“[We] thank the Greek People, whose resistance decided WWII … You fought unarmed and won, small against big … You gave us time to defend ourselves.”

Joseph Stalin

“Historic justices forces me to admit, that of all the enemies that stand against us, the Greek soldier, above all, fought with the most courage.”

Hitler

NEWS

September 22, 2023
Greek-American Organizations Unite In Honoring and Meeting with Greece’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

WASHINGTON, DC – September 22, 2023 – For the first time, 17 of the top national and regional Greek-American organizations […]

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August 22, 2023
Oxi Courage Award Recipient Zelenskyy Receives Continued Support for Ukraine from Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis

WASHINGTON, DC, August 22, 2023 — Yesterday, the 2022 recipient of the Washington Oxi Day Foundation’s Oxi Courage Award Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met […]

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July 21, 2023
“Extraordinary Greeks” Celebrated in Athens at Benaki Museum

ATHENS, GREECE, July 5, 2023 – Following successful events in Washington, DC and New York City, in Athens over 80 […]

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April 21, 2023
Extraordinary Greek People Book Signing at New York Greek Consulate

NEW YORK, NY, April 19, 2023 – Greek-American community leaders filled the New York Greek Consulate to celebrate the release […]

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March 3, 2023
2022 Oxi Courage Award recipient Masih Alinejad named one of TIME’s Women of the Year

WASHINGTON, DC, March 2, 2023 — Today, TIME Magazine named 2022 Oxi Courage Award recipient Masih Alinejad one of its Women of the Year. Alinejad, the […]

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February 20, 2023
Oxi Courage Award Winners Unite in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC, February 20, 2023 — The Washington Oxi Day Foundation salutes the continued courage of Oxi Courage Award recipients […]

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January 26, 2023
Extraordinary Greek People Book Signing at Embassy of Greece

WASHINGTON, DC, January 24, 2023 – Over 90 people packed the Embassy of Greece in Washington, DC to celebrate the […]

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January 11, 2023
Washington Oxi Day Foundation Supports Ukraine Children’s Book Project

WASHINGTON, DC, January 11, 2023 – Yesterday, the Washington Oxi Day Foundation – which honors each year the world’s most […]

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December 8, 2022
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Recipient of the 2022 Oxi Courage Award, Named TIME Person of the Year

WASHINGTON, DC, December 8, 2022 – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who on October 27 received the Oxi Courage Award, yesterday was named […]

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November 23, 2022
George Poppas Honored with 2022 Oxi Service Award

WASHINGTON, DC, November 23, 2022 – Greek-American veteran George Poppas was honored with the 2022 Oxi Service Award. Poppas’s son, […]

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS
This important activity in Washington, DC is made possible by the generous support of the following individuals and organizations:
Gold Sponsors
  • The Nicholas J. & Anna K. Bouras Foundation
  • The John P. Calamos Foundation
  • The Vasilios S. & Aphrodite B. Haseotes Family Foundation
  • Manatos & Manatos
Silver Sponsors
  • Anonymous
  • Jim Chanos
  • Danialle & Pete Karmanos, Jr.
  • Libra Group
  • George & Judy Marcus
  • James and Theodore Pedas Family Foundation
  • Michael & Robin Psaros
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  • Leon & Robyn Andris
  • Atlantic Bank
  • Dimitri & Eleni Bousis
  • Captain Vassilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation
  • Stuart Eizenstat
  • Daphne Hatsopoulos
  • Dennis & Karen Mehiel
  • Metropoulos Family Foundation
  • The Mistras Family
  • Peter & Vicky Palivos
  • John & Marisa Payiavlas
  • Dr. Mihael & Mrs. Mahy Polymeropoulos
  • Gerry & Jeannie Ranglas
  • John Stratakis & Dr. Corina Gerontis-Stratakis
  • American Legion George K. Menichios Post 324 & Peter J. Vergados
  • Verras Law, P.A.
  • The T.K. Zampetis Family Foundation
Supporters
  • Drake & Maria Behrakis
  • Georgetown Cupcake
  • Demitrios & Georgia Halakos
  • Hellenic Hearts
  • Phil & Kathy Kafarakis
  • Gus Kalaris & Axios Wine
  • Lynn & Paun Peters
  • Soupata Zervoulias Family Foundation
  • Mariyana Spyropoulos
  • The Theo Group
  • Pavlos Vardinoyannis
  • The Vasiliou Family
  • The Ziozis Family

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