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Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 820
The bill H.Res.820 from the 118th Congress, titled "Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as 'Oxi Day' to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of 'Oxi!' or 'No!' to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world," aims to establish October 28 as "Oxi Day" in honor of the historic stance of Ioannis Metaxas against Axis forces, symbolizing resistance to surrender and the preservation of democracy globally. The bill emphasizes the significance of this event in history and seeks to commemorate the brave refusal that contributed to the defense of democratic principles.
Congressional Summary of HRES 820
This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No!)
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Current Status of Bill HRES 820
Bill HRES 820 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill HRES 820 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 26, 2023. Bill HRES 820's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of October 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 820
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 820
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International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 820
Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
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