In September 1913, workers in one of the United States’ most lucrative industries decided they…
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Greek American history
More than 500,000 Greeks — 90 percent men — emigrated to the United States between…
The stories of Greek immigrants in the United States are indeed as amazing as some…
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On This Day January 22, 1905: Greek Miners Establish First Utah Church
Utah was once a mecca for tens of thousands of adventurous Greek immigrants in the…
When the first Balkan War between Greece and Turkey erupted in 1912, an estimated 25,000…
Greek America is full of interesting facts and stories — enough to fill volumes. From…
One of the worst mining disasters in American history took place on March 8, 1924,…
It was a blustery day in the nation’s capital as representatives of the recently-formed American…
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s birth, an exhibition of some of his most…
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President Obama to Host Greek Independence Day Celebration at the White House; Greeks, Irish Only American Ethnic Groups to Hold Annual Event in Nation’s House
President Barack Obama will continue a tradition that has been going for three decades— hosting…
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