Kindred Survivors: Thousands Commemorate Armenian Genocide at the US Holocaust Museum
"We, Armenians, Jews, sons
and daughters of other nations that have survived genocides shall
continue working together to fight for recognition, condemnation of all
genocides and other crimes against humanity, as that is the most
efficient way of preventing them in the future." –Armenian President
Serzh Sargsyan.
(Washington,
DC)—On May 6, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited the U.S.
Holocaust Memorial Museum as part of his three-day trip to Washington,
D.C.
(Photo: via U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum)
The President's visit took place on the eve of the U.S. commemoration
activities marking the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.
FromMay 7-9 in Washington, DC, the National Commemoration of the
Armenian Genocide Centennial is hosting a series of events commemorating
the anniversary. Thousands will gather from across the country, and
internationally, to join in remembering and honoring those lost in the
genocide 100 years ago.
"It was an honor to have the opportunity to visit this memorial and
museum. We, Armenians, Jews, sons and daughters of other nations that
have survived genocides shall continue working together to fight for
recognition, condemnation of all genocides and other crimes against
humanity, as that is the most efficient way of preventing them in the
future," said President Sargsyan.
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