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.
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Latest Action · October 29, 2024
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This resolution expresses congressional support for designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" to honor Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas's refusal to surrender to the Axis Powers during World War II. On October 28, 1940, Metaxas answered Benito Mussolini's ultimatum with a single word: "Oxi!" meaning "No!" This act of defiance led to Greece's military resistance against fascism, making it the first country to successfully repel an Axis invasion. The resolution credits Greece's brave stand with delaying the Nazi invasion of Russia by two crucial months, a delay that contributed to Germany's eventual defeat and possibly changed the outcome of World War II. The resolution calls on Americans to support and participate in ceremonies and activities commemorating this historic act of resistance to totalitarianism.
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