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The 2023 Oxi Day Celebration

See Photos and Videos from the 13th Annual Oxi Courage and Service Awards.

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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

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

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December 1, 2023

Constantinos Georgiou Honored with 2023 Oxi Service Award

Gus Georgiou with the Cyprus Defense Attache Lt. Col. Andreas Andreou (L) and Greek Defense Attache Colonel Panagiotis Vlachopoulos (R) […]

November 30, 2023

William and George Stoukides Honored with 2023 Haseotes Service Award

WASHINGTON, DC, November 27, 2023 – Greek-American veterans William and George Stoukides were honored posthumously with the 2023 Vasilios S. Haseotes Service Award on […]

November 29, 2023

Harris Pappas Honored with2023 Calamos Service Award

WASHINGTON, DC, November 29, 2023 – Decorated Vietnam veteran John Calamos presented fellow distinguished Vietnam veteran Harris Pappas with the 2023 Calamos Service Award on October […]

November 15, 2023

Rabbi Andrew Baker Receives 2023 Metropolitan Chrysostomos Award

Rabbi Andrew Baker and Congressman Chris Smith WASHINGTON, DC, November 15, 2023 – Rabbi Andrew Baker, Director of International Jewish […]

November 9, 2023

Honoring the Courage and Service of Greek and Greek-American Veterans

(L to R) William Kapos, Zacharie Haseotes Vinios, John Calamos WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2023- This Veterans Day, the Washington Oxi Day Foundation salutes […]

November 8, 2023

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Honored at 13th OXI Courage Awards

WASHINGTON, DC, November 8, 2023- Imprisoned Hong Kong Democracy received the 2023 Oxi Courage Award on October 23 in Washington D.C. at the US […]

November 7, 2023

Rescuers of Abducted Ukrainian Children – Honored at 13th OXI Courage Awards

WASHINGTON, DC, November 7, 2023- The rescuers of abducted Ukrainian children forcibly placed in re-education camps in Russia and Russian occupied […]

November 3, 2023

Heroes for Children, Democracy and Tolerance Against Russia, China and Antisemitism Honored at 13th OXI Courage Awards

Washington Oxi Day Foundation Advisory Board Member and philanthropist Danialle Karmanos WASHINGTON, DC, November 3, 2023- Imprisoned Hong Kong Democracy Activists, […]

October 19, 2023

2023 Philotimo Scholarship Winners Announced

Washington, DC, October 19, 2023 — The Washington Oxi Day Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Philotimo Scholarship […]

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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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 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 Haseotes Family
Manatos & Manatos

Silver Sponsors

Danialle & Pete Karmanos, Jr.
Libra Philanthropies
George & Judy Marcus
James and Theodore Pedas Family Foundation
Paul & Lynn Peters
Michael & Robin Psaros

Supporters

American Jewish Committee
Georgetown Cupcake
Gus Georgiou Family
Hellenic Hearts
Gus Kalaris & Axios Wines
Costa & Allyson Sideridis
Soupata Zervoulis Family Foundation
Mariyana Spyropoulos
The William & George Stoukides Families
The Vasiliou Family
Verras Law, P.A.

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The 2023 Oxi Day Celebration

See Photos and Videos from the 13th Annual Oxi Courage and Service Awards.

The Positive Power of NO!

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

Celebrating OXI Courage

Past & Present in the Spirit of OXI Day

Past Honorees

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

OUR MISSION

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

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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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