The proper recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the US President is the result of the hard work and dedication of countless people over many decades. We bring you a round up of some of the many who showed solidarity with the global Armenian community on this momentous day.
Beginning in 1915, the Ottoman Empire perpetrated a genocide, killing 1.5 million Armenians. For decades, American leaders did not acknowledge this fact, due to pressure from Turkey. Until today.
— Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) April 24, 2021
Thank you @POTUS for your historic decision recognizing the #ArmenianGenocide. 1/7 https://t.co/OCaapvAafj
8) Having pushed for recognition, I was shaken by the decision—and went into labor a few weeks early, causing my son Declan to be born on April 24, #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay. He turned 12 today.
— Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) April 24, 2021
10) Then-VP @JoeBiden & I attended the somber 100th anniversary Mass @WNCathedral. That night, Biden told me that if he was ever in a position to do so, he would recognize the Armenian Genocide.
— Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) April 24, 2021
Today, as President of the United States, he did just that. pic.twitter.com/iKlpfRfElP
Our hearts are full of joy that @POTUS has taken an historic step with its formal recognition of Armenian Genocide Day, following Congress’ 2019 resolution declaring that the barbarism committed against Armenians was genocide.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) April 24, 2021
Thank you Mr. President. https://t.co/knDrS2kBhX
— John Heffern (@AmbHeffern) April 24, 2021
Turkey has not faced the #ArmenianGenocide for 106 years. The genocide occurred in these lands and justice must be served here. On its 106th anniversary, we share the sorrow of the genocide of the ancient people of our country and we commemorate with respect those who have fallen pic.twitter.com/sPqPsuoayB
— DEM Party English (@DemPartyEnglish) April 24, 2021
The Central Executive Committee of #Turkey's second-largest opposition party @HDPenglish issues a statement calling Turkey to come to terms with the #ArmenianGenocide, warning, "impunity has led to the pervasive spread of discrimination and hate crimes."https://t.co/n8BnIalVv0
— Aykan Erdemir (@aykan_erdemir) April 24, 2021
I’ve covered three Presidents in a row who acquiesced to Turkish government propagandists and refused to call the Armenian genocide what it was: a genocide.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 24, 2021
Good to see President Biden take this long overdue step. https://t.co/jOa5sQxM80
As a Turk who grew up in a denial culture, I commemorate the victims of Armenian Genocide and share their collective pain. I'm afraid a big chunk of the denial has to do with the looting/confiscation of Armenian properties at the time. Few are ready to face with the facts.
— Sevgi Akarcesme (@SevgiAkarcesme) April 24, 2021
A vital step too long coming; @SenatorDole captured my thoughts exactly. #Genocide recognition can provide some solace, a bit more closure & help ensure no one ever forgets the horrors Armenians suffered. We now need greater action to resolve Karabakh, POWs & today's suffering. https://t.co/d682oEsp9c
— Carey Cavanaugh (@carey_cavanaugh) April 24, 2021
Recognition of the Armenian genocide is long overdue, and I applaud President Biden for this announcement. It is important for all of us to look honestly at history to make sure such atrocities never happen again. https://t.co/h5MhhgZnsy
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 24, 2021
Truth-telling and full acknowledgment of injustice can be one of the most important steps towards healing.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 24, 2021
Acknowledging the Armenian genocide is long overdue, and I hope this day brings some degree of peace to impacted families and communities as we move forward together. https://t.co/2HCRViIRqi
