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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-644| House 
| Updated: 10/18/2019
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Dina Titus (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Rob Woodall (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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  • 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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Timeline
Oct 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • October 18, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • October 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-1205: 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.
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-644| House 
| Updated: 10/18/2019
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
Oct 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • October 18, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • October 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Dina Titus (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Rob Woodall (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-1205: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsEuropeGermanyGreeceSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWorld history