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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2016 Oxi Gala Highlights
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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
John Glenn, Prince Philip, Bono and Other World Leaders Laud Oxi Day Spirit
John Glenn, Bono, NASA Administrator Join Oxi Day 75th Anniversary Celebration
Prince Philip to Accept 2015 Metropolitan Chrysostomos Award
Philotimo Scholarship Competition
Greek-Americans Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day
Washington Oxi Day Foundation Honors Greek, American and Greek-American Veterans
Remembering Greece’s Historic Courage on Veterans Day
Philotimo Scholarships Awarded
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Reveals His Profound Historic Relationship With The Greek People
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Shimon Peres Help Resurrect Oxi Day