Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1143

Greek Independence: 205th Anniversary Recognition

Recognizing the 205th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.

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Part of: 205th Anniversary of Greek Independence

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes or meetings scheduled at this time.

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This resolution officially recognizes the 205th anniversary of the start of the Greek War of Independence. It highlights the long history of friendship between the United States and Greece and notes that both countries share a deep commitment to democracy and freedom.
The document points out how the American Founding Fathers were inspired by ancient Greek ideas when they created the United States government. It also mentions how the American Revolution later inspired the Greek people to fight for their own independence.
It praises the modern partnership between the two nations, especially their work together in military alliances and efforts to keep the Mediterranean region stable. The resolution also thanks the Greek-American community for its many contributions to American life.