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The Greek diaspora in the US and the story of "OXI"

The Greek diaspora in the US and the story of "OXI"

Update: 2025-10-28
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As we’ve seen time and time again in the past, the Greek diaspora has always played a key role in standing with Greece in its time of need. World War II was no exception. As Greeks delivered their famous “Ohi” - or “NO” to the Axis powers on October 28th, 1940, Greek-Americans also stepped up to the plate. Professor Alexander Kitroeff, a historian and expert on the Greek diaspora, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore how Greek-Americans took action, and how “Ohi” became a turning point for the Greeks in the US.

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The Greek diaspora in the US and the story of "OXI"

The Greek diaspora in the US and the story of "OXI"

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