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.
USA116th CongressHRES-1205| House
| Updated: 10/27/2020
Chris Pappas
Democratic Representative
New Hampshire
Cosponsors (4)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No! )
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
International Affairs
Commemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsEuropeGermanyGreeceSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWorld history
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.
USA116th CongressHRES-1205| House
| Updated: 10/27/2020
This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No! )
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Chris Pappas
Democratic Representative
New Hampshire
Cosponsors (4)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsEuropeGermanyGreeceSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWorld history