Panepirotic Federation of America - Dear Epirotans and other Hellenic Compatriots, Today, It has been 80 years since Ioannis Metaxas and the Hellenic Nation cried out “OXI” to the fascist invaders of
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A student seen holding a flag as they take part during the celebrations. The national "Oxi (No) Day" commemorates the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by
National Hellenic Society - Today we once again honor the rejection of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's ultimatum by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas on October 28, 1940. When given demands from the
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Popular Autocracy in Greece, 1936-1941: A Political Biography of General Ioannis Metaxas - Kindle edition by Vatikiotis, P.J.. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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