United StatesHouse would back naming October 28, 2026, Oxi Day
If adopted, the House would support an Oxi Day designation for October 28, 2026, and invite people in the United States to remember Greece’s World War II resistance.
What it does
If adopted, the House would support naming October 28, 2026, Oxi Day to remember Greece’s refusal to surrender to the World War II alliance led by Italy and Germany.
If adopted, the House would encourage people in the United States to join ceremonies, programs, and other activities that remember Oxi Day.
Argument forIf people hold remembrance events, the House’s invitation could help more people in the United States learn about Greece’s wartime resistance.
Argument againstPeople seeking an official Oxi Day designation might find this falls short because the House would only support that step and encourage voluntary events.
More detail
The House would support designating Oxi Day. The day would remember Greece’s refusal to surrender to the World War II alliance led by Italy and Germany. The House must adopt the resolution for this to become its stated position. The resolution points to October 28, 2026, as the date for the designation.
The House would encourage people to take part in Oxi Day activities. The invitation would go to people in the United States and cover ceremonies, programs, and other remembrance activities. Taking part would be voluntary.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 29Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced
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