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Trump Hosts Greek Independence Day Reception at White House, Hails Ancient Greece as Inspiration for American Democracy
President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of the Greek-American community to the White House this week for a reception marking Greece's Independence Day, declaring that the United States owes ancient Greece a profound debt and singling out Greek-Americans in his administration and Congress for praise.
Patriarch Bartholomew's meeting with President Trump
On Monday afternoon (15/9), Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was at the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump.
White House celebrates Greek Independence Day
The annual Greek Independence Day reception was held at the White House on Thursday. This is a special honour given by the US government to Greece, as the Greek-American and Irish communities are the only national groups in the US to celebrate their national anniversary at the White House every year. This particular event, in addition to its strong communicative character, offers a first-class opportunity to the Greek-American community to convey messages to the US political leadership.