Today’s heroes around the world who — in the spirit of Oxi Day — courageously battle Goliaths for freedom and democracy are nominated by America’s policymakers and opinion leaders to be honored before international and national leaders convening in Washington, D. C. each October for the Annual Washington Oxi Day Celebration.
AWARDS PRESENTED
Presented at black-tie banquet
For a man who took courageous action in an effort to protect or acquire freedom and democracy1
Presented at black-tie banquet
For a woman who took courageous action in an effort to protect or acquire freedom and democracy.
Presented at Ceremony with Jewish Community
For courageous action to stop anti-Semitism or discrimination
Presented at The World War II Memorial
To honor an American and a Greek veteran who served valiantly in World War II
Presented at The World War II Memorial
Recognizing the dedicated service and contributions of an individual during the Korean War, in the spirit of Michael Jaharis, to our community, our country and to the world.
SOME OF THE DIGNITARIES INCLUDE
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Senators and Members of Congress
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Senior White House, Defense and State Department officials
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World War II veterans
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Officials and Ambassadors from Greece and other nations
The day Greece refused to surrender, thereby inflicting the wound that eventually brought down the Axis forces in David vs Goliath fashion.
Those modern-day Davids who have demonstrated the same courage as the Greeks in fighting for freedom and democracy in their own nations.