The White House and US President Donald Trump hosted the traditional event on Monday in honor of the Greek Independence Day and the Greek-American community.
25. March 2025 marks the 204th anniversary of the beginning of the Greek War of Independence against dour Ottoman rule, a titanic struggle that lasted for eight years.
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“We appreciate the support of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in our economic and diplomatic partnership as we forge opportunities for collaboration in key sectors including energy, science, technology, shipping, logistics, and defense,” the statement notes.
President Trump also praised the Greek-American community, emphasizing its wide-ranging influence and contributions to American society.
“Today, across the United States, generations of Greek Americans infuse our neighborhoods and communities with a rich legacy of cultural traditions, and a heritage of family, faith, hospitality, and civic responsibility,” the proclamation read.
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We love the Greeks and their hard work of the United States
“The legacy of the Greeks is all around us. It surrounds us,” Trump said before signing the proclamation, one “celebrating 204 years of glorious Greek sovereignty and freedom…Perhaps the greatest gift we have inherited from this amazing culture is our incredible Greek-American community, now more than three million strong,” he added.
The US President told the audience that “we missed four years, unfortunately, bad things happen, a lot of bad things happen and the world wasn’t doing so well for four years… we have things (now) happening with our country that are incredible… we’re doing well, and the Greeks are doing well.”
Guilfoyle: Trump will fight for US, Greek economy
Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump’s ambassador-designate to Greece, took the floor after the US President and noted that representing the United States in Athens will be “the honor and privilege of a lifetime…to serve a country that I love so much, that is so close to my heart.”
A Senate confirmation process for Guilfoyle is pending.
