Congress honors Greek defiance of fascism with symbolic October 28 remembrance
H.Res. 840 — Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world. · Filed by Chris Pappas (D-NH) · 3 cosponsors · Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution expresses support for designating October 28 as 'Oxi Day' in the United States to commemorate Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas's refusal to surrender to Axis forces in 1940, and encourages Americans to participate in ceremonies honoring this historical act. The resolution does not create law or binding obligations—it is a symbolic statement recognizing Greece's resistance to fascism during World War II and its role in delaying Nazi Germany's invasion of Russia.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for a symbolic day of remembrance. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriation, or regulatory change—only a statement of support and encouragement for public participation in ceremonies.
Who it affects
This is a non-binding commemorative resolution with no direct fiscal, regulatory, or material impact on citizens. It affirms shared democratic values between the US and Greece and encourages civic participation in historical remembrance, which strengthens public understanding of World War II history and democratic resistance to authoritarianism.