Many know that Greece created democracy, but few know that it also saved it… Until now. The Washington Oxi Day Foundation’s events and ongoing activities will resurrect the incredible Oxi Day story and assure it becomes part of the collective public memory.
Early in the morning of October 28th, 1940, the Greek Prime Minister was awoken to respond to a series of demands from a representative of the Axis Powers which would have allowed foreign troops free reign in Greece. His response was simple, yet firm: “Oxi” — No.
The Oxi Day Story
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.
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The Washington Oxi Day Foundation offers five scholarships to the Greek-American students (grades 6-12) who best describe “philotimo”
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The Greek Secret Trailer
play_film Created with Sketch. General George Douratsos Receives the OXI Day Foundation Greatest Generation Award
play_film Created with Sketch. James Moshovitis Receives the OXI Day Greatest Generation Award
play_film Created with Sketch. Senator John Glenn receives Oxi Day Greatest Generation Award
play_film Created with Sketch. 2015 OXI Day WWII Ceremony Keynote address by Michael Psaros
play_film Created with Sketch. Introduction Video of 2015 OXI Day Award Winner – Khalil al-Dakhi
play_film Created with Sketch. 2015 OXI Day Foundation Gala Keynote Speech – George Logothetis
play_film Created with Sketch. Bono introduction of 2015 OXI Day Battle of Crete Honoree Leyla Yunus
play_film Created with Sketch. Praxsis video – 2nd Annual Stavros Niarchos Foundation Philotimo Award Recipient
play_film Created with Sketch. 2013 WWII Ceremony Keynote – Jim Chanos
play_film Created with Sketch. Today’s World Leaders Praise Greek Courage