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Armenia Fund USA
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As you may be aware, this April 24th marks the 100th Anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide. Between 1915 and 1923, two million Christian
Armenians were forcibly uprooted from their homeland with 1.5 million
of that number systematically slaughtered by the Ottoman Turkish
government under the cover of World War I, effectively eliminating the
5,000-year presence of Armenians in our historic homeland. This mass
murder is considered the first documented genocide of modern times.
As someone of Armenian ancestry, the commemoration of the 100th
Anniversary of the genocide is bittersweet: it is an opportunity to
remember our ancestors and those lost, but also celebrate the survival
of our people.
What you might be shocked to learn is that Turkey not only denies the
Armenian Genocide occurred – they pay DC lobbyists millions each year
to make sure America doesn’t join the 22 countries (including France,
Germany, and Canada), the Holy See, and former U.S. President Ronald
Reagan who recognized the Armenian Genocide as `genocide.’
We are asking you to join us and the Armenian Genocide Centennial
Committee of America – Eastern Region in signing a petition at
Change.org () to demand President Obama and
Congress reaffirm former U.S. policy of labeling the Armenian Genocide
as a `genocide.’
If you would like to join us, you can find this petition at:
When you have added your voice to the growing
chorus of those who demand recognition of this genocide, we kindly ask
you to forward this email to at least 10 friends and encourage them to
do the same. Together, we can demand our elected officials stand on
the right side of justice and morality, and put America on the right
side of history.
You can also post on Twitter:
Sign the @Change petition today to demand #ArmenianGenocide
recognition & justice. Spread the word. #NeverForget1915
Or on Facebook:
April 24 marks the 100th anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide. Honor
the victims by signing the @Change.org petition for a #socialchange
and demand our country recognize our past. #NeverForget1915
It’s worth noting that we’re simply asking President Obama to keep a
promise he made to our community when running for President in 2008.
That promise has been thwarted by the Turkish government, which has
built a powerful coalition of lobbyists in the United States who use
their political influence to prevent international recognition of the
genocide. But we are convinced that together our voices can speak
louder than their lobbyist’s dollars.
Armenia Fund USA, Inc.
Member of Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America, Eastern Region
Together we can tell the world our story and ensure it’s never forgotten.
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE OF AMERICA – EASTERN REGION
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
Prelacy of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
Armenian Catholic Eparchy of United States & Canada
Armenian Evangelical Union of North America
Armenian Missionary Association of America
Armenia Fund USA, Inc.
Armenian Assembly of America
Armenian Democratic Liberal Party
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian National Committee of America
Armenian Relief Society
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Knights & Daughters of Vartan
Social Democratic Hunchakian Party
Armenian Bar Association
Armenian Network of America, Inc.
Armenian Youth Federation
AGBU Young Professionals
Armenian Church Youth Organization of America
Armenian Students Association