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.

HRES 820 is a symbolic resolution designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" in the U.S. to commemorate Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' 1940 refusal ("Oxi!" or "No!") to an Axis surrender demand. It honors Greece's resistance against Italian forces, which delayed Nazi Germany's invasion of Russia and is credited with influencing World War II's outcome. The resolution encourages the U.S. public to observe this day through ceremonies and activities. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes this historical event and U.S.-Greece alliance.