Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
Summary
This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No! )
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Introduced Oct 28, 2022
Last action Oct 28, 2022
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Oct 28, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Oct 28, 2022
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
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Albio Sires
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
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Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Frank Pallone, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Grace Meng
DDemocratic
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Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
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