Today, we join the global community in\u202fmemorializing the lives lost during\u202fthe Meds\u202fYeghern, one\u202fof the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century.\u202f Beginning in 1915, 1 and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final years of the Ottoman Empire.\u202f\u202fOn\u202fthis day of remembrance, we\u202fpay respect to those who suffered and lost their lives, while also renewing our commitment to fostering a more humane and peaceful\u202fworld.<\/p>\n
Every year on April 24, we\u202freflect\u202fon\u202fthe\u202fstrong and enduring ties\u202fbetween the American and Armenian peoples.\u202f We\u202fare proud of the founders of the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief, a ground-breaking effort established in 1915 that provided crucial humanitarian support to Armenian refugees, and grateful for the thousands of Americans who contributed or volunteered to help Armenians expelled from their homes.<\/p>\n
On this day, we bear witness to the strength and resiliency of the Armenian people in the face of tragedy.\u202f We\u202fare fortunate that so many Armenians\u202fhave brought\u202ftheir rich culture to our shores\u202fand contributed so much to our country, including\u202fdecorated soldiers, celebrated entertainers, renowned\u202farchitects, and successful businesspeople.<\/p>\n
We welcome efforts by the Armenians and Turks to acknowledge and reckon with their painful history.\u202f\u202fOn this day, we believe it is\u202four obligation\u202fto\u202fremember\u202fthose who suffered and perished and reaffirm our commitment to\u202fprotecting\u202fvulnerable religious and ethnic minorities around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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