March 24, 2025 Today, we honor the heroism of Greek revolutionaries who fought for their independence more than two centuries ago and celebrate the sacred idea that has always bound our great nations together: that “we the people” hold the power to shape our own destinies. The story of our shared values and common purpose …
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President Joe Biden – May 16, 2022 “Today, I welcomed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the White House for a bilateral meeting. We reaffirmed our strong relationship, celebrated 201 years of Greek independence, and discussed our ongoing efforts to support Ukraine.” Vice President Kamala Harris – May 17, 2022 “Today, I presided over a …
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President Joe Biden: “The United States and the world owe a debt to the ancient Greek ideas that first taught us that “we the people” and the “demos,” our democracy, can control our own destiny. And you made us believe it. And the idea that has endured for a millennia. But it’s also an idea …
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President Joe Biden: “Today, the friendship and partnership between our countries, between Greek — the Greeks and Americans is, I think, more important than ever. And I’m honored to celebrate that partnership with you because you’ve been a good friend. So, welcome.”
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President Joe Biden: “Today, as we mark the anniversary of Greek independence, we honor our countries’ deep and historic bond — forged in the struggle for liberty and self-governance — and the many contributions of the modern Hellenic Republic which promote international peace and stability and uphold our shared values.”
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President Joe Biden: “In the battle between democracy and autocracy, democracies are rising to the moment, and the world is clearly choosing the side of peace and security. This is a real test. It’s going to take time. So let us continue to draw inspiration from the iron will of the Ukrainian people.”
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Our great American experiment was inspired by the ideas about liberty, self-government, and the rule of law that traced their roots to ancient Greece. On Greek Independence Day, we commemorate the rich history shared between the United States and Greece, which is fortified by our love of freedom and commitment to democratic institutions. We join …
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January 7, 2020 Today, President Donald J. Trump met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece at the White House. The two leaders discussed their nations’ joint efforts as key North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies to promote security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. They also discussed Greece’s efforts to improve its business climate …
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January 7, 2020 Oval Office 2:20 P.M. EST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. On behalf of the First Lady and myself, it’s an honor to have the Prime Minister of Greece and First Lady of Greece with us. We really appreciate it. We have many things to discuss. The relationship is extr- — …
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March 18, 2019 East Room 5:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Wow. That’s a nice crowd of people. So we were just given this great hat. You know what that says? Huh? “Make Greece Great Again.” Right? (Applause.) Right? Okay. Thank you all very much. A great honor to be here. And so many of my …
Read More» On May 8, 2018, President Donald J. Trump announced his decision to cease U.S. participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly referred to as the Iran deal. The Iran deal was proving to be a failed strategic bet that fell short of protecting the American people or our allies from the potential …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2018 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On this celebration of Greek Independence Day, we reflect on the common bonds of history and heritage that connect the United States and Greece. Our nations share cultural, economic, and …
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Issued on: March 22, 2018 East Room 5:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. What a group. What a group. Great to have the Archbishop. Is that right? It’s really fantastic. Good afternoon. I’m thrilled to be here with so many wonderful friends and supporters to celebrate this very special occasion: Greek Independence Day. Important day, …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “President Trump delivered a strong message of continued U.S. support for Greece, pledging that we will continue to stand with Greece as it recovers and exits eight years of economic crisis.”
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President Trump: “We have great confidence in Greece as a nation. We have great confidence in what they’re doing relative to their military, because I know they have plans to do some terrific things. And we know they will be an ally for many, many years to come. You know, they’ve always been a very …
Read More» President Trump: “And we will continue our discussions with respect to Greece and the relationship that we have. It’s been an outstanding one, a long-term relationship. You’ve gone through a lot. “
Read More» President Trump: “As you know, Greece has gone through a lot over the last number of years, but they are doing a terrific job of coming back. And they will be back. “
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President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece to the White House on October 17, 2017. President Trump and Prime Minister Tsipras will discuss ways to enhance our partnership and demonstrate our shared commitment to enduring democratic values that are so important to securing peace and prosperity around the world.
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October 2, 2017 – Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
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April 6, 2017 – Tonight, I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched. It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons. There can be no dispute that Syria used …
Read More» President Trump (March 24, 2017) – Today we commemorate an event that we have marked with a national day of celebration for 30 years: Greek Independence Day.
Read More» March 21 – President Donald J. Trump will travel to Brussels, Belgium, for the May 25, 2017, meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the Leaders Meeting date earlier today.
Read More» President Trump delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress on February 28th, 2017. You can watch the full address here. https://www.whitehouse.gov/joint-address
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February is National African American History Month. President Trump issued the following proclamation to commemorate the role African Americans have played in U.S. history: NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate National African American History …
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