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. 2016 Philotimo Scholarship Presentation
play_film Created with Sketch. 2016 OXI Day Foundation Gala – Andy Manatos
play_film Created with Sketch. 2016 OXI Day Foundation Gala – Vice President Joe Biden
play_film Created with Sketch. 2016 OXI Day Foundation Gala – Nicholas Logothetis
play_film Created with Sketch. OXI Day Foundation Gala 2016 – Jim Chanos
play_film Created with Sketch. George Stavridis – Greatest Generation Award
play_film Created with Sketch. Dimitrios Itsios – Greatest Generation Award
play_film Created with Sketch. Senator Ted Stevens – Greatest Generation Award
play_film Created with Sketch. John Payiavlas – Jaharis Service Award
play_film Created with Sketch. Metropolitan Chrysostomos Award introduction – Andy Manatos