April 24
Armenian Martyrs' Day is a day of remembrance for the one million Armenians who died
in the Turkish massacre of 1915-16.
On April 24, 1915, Turks arrested Armenian political and intellectual leaders in Istanbul,
killing 250 of them.
That was the start of deportations, forced marches in the desert, rapes, and imprisonments that killed half the Armenian population in Turkey.
Armenian communities throughout the world observe this day.
In the United States, many state governors issue proclamations of remembrance, and
special programs, with speeches and prayers, are held in state capitals.
There are also special services in Armenian churches.
Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Armenian+Martyrs%27+Day
Mike Dippel
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