The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has shared footage from July 4th, 1918 showing Armenian Americans participating in the July 4th Independence Day parade in New York City and heading to White House celebrations the same day, urging U.S. support for a newly established independent Republic of Armenia, and offering a history lesson going back to the battle of Hayk and Bel and Vardanantz.
Armenian Americans Celebrate July 4th; Urge Support for Armenian Independence – 1918
July 4th, 1918: Rare footage of Armenian American participation in the July 4th Independence Day parade in New York City and heading to White House celebrations the same day, urging U.S. support for a newly established independent Republic of Armenia, and offering a history lesson going back to the battle of Hayk and Bel and Vardanantz. Video courtesy of the US National Archives. (Video has no sound)2020 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Armenia relations, with the United States officially recognizing the Republic of Armenia on April 23, 1920, and welcoming Dr. Karekin Pasdermadjian (Armen Karo) as the first Armenian Ambassador the U.S. Take action to strengthen U.S.-Armenia relations by visiting anca.org/usarmenia
Gepostet von ANCA am Samstag, 4. Juli 2020
Video courtesy of the US National Archives.
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Armenia relations, with the United States officially recognizing the Republic of Armenia on April 23, 1920, and welcoming Dr. Karekin Pasdermadjian (Armen Karo) as the first Armenian Ambassador to the U.S.
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