Armenian Genocide

ARCHITECT DAVID HOTSON REINTERPRETS 1,400-YEAR-OLD ARMENIAN PROTOTYPE IN THE DESIGN OF THE NEW SAINT SARKIS CHURCH

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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CARROLLTON, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Saint Sarkis Armenian Church, 4421 Charles Street, in Carrollton, Texas, designed by award-winning New York architect David Hotson, AIA, will be consecrated on April 23, 2022.  The church will celebrate its first Sunday Service on April 24, 2022, the annual date on which the international Armenian Diaspora memorializes the 1.5 million victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.

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  • CARROLLTON, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The new Saint Sarkis Armenian Church, 4421 Charles Street, in Carrollton, Texas, designed by award-winning New York architect David Hotson, AIA, will be consecrated on April 23, 2022.
  • The new church building is modeled on the ancient Armenian church of Saint Hripsime which still stands near Armenia's modern capital of Yerevan.
  • The church of Saint Hripsime was completed in 618 AD and the cornerstone of Saint Sarkis was laid exactly 14 centuries later in 2018.
  • David Hotson, AIA, is the principal of David Hotson Architect , established in New York in 1991.

Nintendo Download: You’re Invited to the Party of the Year!

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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The Mario Party series is back with classic gameboards and minigames, including five boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games.

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  • The Mario Party series is back with classic gameboards and minigames, including five boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games.
  • The tides can turn quickly in Mario Party, so stay vigilant, partygoers.
  • Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics If youre planning a family game night with Mario Party Superstars, why not keep the party rolling with Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics?
  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
    Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

ANCA-WR Marks Anniversary of Azerbaijan's Invasion of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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Hundreds of prisoners of war and civilian captives remain in Azerbaijan's illegal detention to this day, where they continue to face severe abuse and torture .

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  • Hundreds of prisoners of war and civilian captives remain in Azerbaijan's illegal detention to this day, where they continue to face severe abuse and torture .
  • Azerbaijan has also continued its policy of belligerency towards Armenia through its continued state-sponsored propagation of anti-Armenian racism (Armenophobia).
  • Despite widespread reports of Azerbaijan's violations of international humanitarian law, the response of the international community to the brazen act of aggression has been nothing short of negligent.
  • Azerbaijan's conduct since the end of the war has not inspired confidence that a peaceful resolution to this crisis is on the horizon.

ANCA-WR Supports Gov. Newsom in the California Recall Election

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Newsom has demonstrated the depth of his commitment and understanding of issues important to Armenian-Americans throughout his political career," remarked ANCA-WR Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq.

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  • Newsom has demonstrated the depth of his commitment and understanding of issues important to Armenian-Americans throughout his political career," remarked ANCA-WR Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq.
  • As a matter of principle, we support those officials who support our Cause, and we call on our community to do the same."
  • Signing an agreement to create a Trade and Services Desk in Armenia, promoting two-way trade and investment by businesses in Armenia and California.
  • For additional information regarding the recall election, please visit the California Secretary of State website: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/2021-ca-gov-recall
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President Biden's Armenian Genocide Reaffirmation Shows America At Its Best

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
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Thirty countries and 49 U.S. States have acknowledged the Armenian Genocide.

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  • Thirty countries and 49 U.S. States have acknowledged the Armenian Genocide.
  • As a Senator, Biden was among the most informed and diligent supporters in using the term Armenian Genocide.
  • Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide enhances America\'s credibility and recommits the United States to the worldwide cause of genocide prevention.
  • "\nEstablished in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues.

President Biden's Armenian Genocide Reaffirmation Shows America At Its Best

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
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Thirty countries and 49 U.S. States have acknowledged the Armenian Genocide.

Key Points: 
  • Thirty countries and 49 U.S. States have acknowledged the Armenian Genocide.
  • As a Senator, Biden was among the most informed and diligent supporters in using the term Armenian Genocide.
  • Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide enhances America\'s credibility and recommits the United States to the worldwide cause of genocide prevention.
  • "\nEstablished in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues.

President Biden Rejects Turkey's Gag-Rule, Recognizes Armenian Genocide

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --President Joseph Biden officially recognized the Armenian Genocide, today, rejecting the longest-lasting foreign gag-rule in American history and dealing a major setback to Turkey\'s century-long obstruction of justice for this crime, a move welcomed by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).\n"President Biden\'s principled stand on the Armenian Genocide today powerfully overriding Ankara\'s foreign veto against honest American remembrance of this crime - pivots America toward the justice deserved and the security required for the future of the Armenian nation a landlocked, blockaded, genocide-survivor state.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --President Joseph Biden officially recognized the Armenian Genocide, today, rejecting the longest-lasting foreign gag-rule in American history and dealing a major setback to Turkey\'s century-long obstruction of justice for this crime, a move welcomed by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).\n"President Biden\'s principled stand on the Armenian Genocide today powerfully overriding Ankara\'s foreign veto against honest American remembrance of this crime - pivots America toward the justice deserved and the security required for the future of the Armenian nation a landlocked, blockaded, genocide-survivor state.
  • "\nIn joining with the U.S. Senate and House, 49 U.S. states, and a dozen NATO allies, President Biden has ended a century-long era of American complicity in Turkey\'s denials.\n"President Biden\'s principled stand on the Armenian Genocide today powerfully overriding Ankara\'s foreign veto against honest American remembrance of this crime - pivots America toward the justice deserved and the security required for the future of the Armenian nation a landlocked, blockaded, genocide-survivor state," said ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian.
  • In elevating genocide and atrocity prevention to the level of moral and political imperative, this recognition honors all victims of the scourge of genocides past and present making future atrocities less likely.\nEditor\'s Note: Armenian National Committee of America Executive Director Aram Hamparian is available for comment and interviews.
  • For more information, please contact Elizabeth Chouldjian at [email protected] or call 202-775-1918 / 703-585-8254 cell.\nAdditional information and background on the Armenian Genocide and U.S. affirmation of this crime is available at anca.org/genocide .\n'

Over 100 House Members Urge President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, over 100 Members of Congress signed a bipartisan letter circulated by the Armenian Caucus leadership to President Joe Biden, urging him to unequivocally affirm the Armenian Genocide and stand by his record and word on this important human rights issue, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).\nOver 100 Members of Congress signed a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to affirm the Armenian Genocide.\nFor decades, President Biden has been a staunch supporter of Armenian Genocide affirmation and has stated so time and again.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, over 100 Members of Congress signed a bipartisan letter circulated by the Armenian Caucus leadership to President Joe Biden, urging him to unequivocally affirm the Armenian Genocide and stand by his record and word on this important human rights issue, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).\nOver 100 Members of Congress signed a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to affirm the Armenian Genocide.\nFor decades, President Biden has been a staunch supporter of Armenian Genocide affirmation and has stated so time and again.
  • "\nCongressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), who spearheaded the letter, spoke on the House Floor on Tuesday, April 20, to deliver an open letter to President Biden, calling on him to maintain his campaign promise to officially affirm the Armenian Genocide.
  • "On behalf of hundreds of thousands of Armenian Americans, the children and grandchildren and great grandchildren of genocide survivors, I ask you to keep that promise.
  • "\n"We applaud the leadership of the Armenian Caucus in highlighting the importance of reaffirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide and calling upon President Biden to stand by his commitment to recognize the historical truth of the Armenian Genocide," stated Armenian Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.

Arabic Language Armenian Genocide Source Materials Now Available On Armenian National Institute Website

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Saturday, April 17, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.
  • Several digital exhibits released by ANI since the centennial of the Armenian Genocide cover many aspects of the experience of the Armenian people starting in 1915.
  • The creation of the Arabic language ANI site follows the earlier successful launch of the Turkish and Spanish language versions of the site.
  • More information on the Armenian Genocide can also be ascertained via the ANI Twitter handle.\nFounded in 1997, the Armenian National Institute (ANI) is a 501(c)(3) educational charity based in Washington, D.C., and is dedicated to the study, research, and affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.\n'

Arabic Language Armenian Genocide Source Materials Now Available On Armenian National Institute Website

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Saturday, April 17, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.
  • Several digital exhibits released by ANI since the centennial of the Armenian Genocide cover many aspects of the experience of the Armenian people starting in 1915.
  • The creation of the Arabic language ANI site follows the earlier successful launch of the Turkish and Spanish language versions of the site.
  • More information on the Armenian Genocide can also be ascertained via the ANI Twitter handle.\nFounded in 1997, the Armenian National Institute (ANI) is a 501(c)(3) educational charity based in Washington, D.C., and is dedicated to the study, research, and affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.\n'