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 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 840 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" in the United States to commemorate Greece's historical refusal to surrender to Axis forces during World War II. The resolution honors Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas's one-word answer of "Oxi!" (No!) to Mussolini's 1940 ultimatum, which led to Greece becoming the first nation to repel an Axis invasion and ultimately helped delay Nazi Germany's attack on the Soviet Union. According to the resolution, this delay forced Hitler's forces to face a brutal Russian winter, contributing significantly to Nazi Germany's eventual defeat and potentially altering the outcome of World War II. The measure affects no specific groups and includes no funding or implementation timeline, instead encouraging Americans to participate in ceremonies and activities honoring this historical event. This resolution reflects the longstanding alliance between the United States and Greece and celebrates shared democratic values.
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