Most of the time, we refer to the Greek War of Independence of 1821 as a heroic national uprising against Ottoman rule, defined by military struggle and political transformation.

Greece celebrates its Independence Day on March 25, a date long associated with the start of the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule in 1821. However, historians note that the revolution actually began weeks earlier, in mid-February, and unfolded across multiple regions in a series of uprisings rather than a single event.

The White House has issued an official proclamation for March 25, declaring it “National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy”, signed by US President Donald Trump

The program of festive events for March 25th continues with the ceremony of raising the Greek flag on the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis.