The date, 24 April, commemorates the enforced deportation of Armenian intellectuals in 1915 from Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey as the Ottomans initiated the first genocide of the 20th century, of 1,500,000 Armenians during the Great War (World War I). This removal of individuals was followed by their families and soon the massacres and starvation of multitudes of Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire. Turkey was allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary in fighting the Allies.
Tragically, this was the first genocide of the 20th century. Although not as significant as the Nazi one undertaken later in the century, it still represents the magnitude of hatred that unfortunately occurs needlessly among humanity.
The very first commemoration of the Genocide occurred in 1919 at St. Trinity Armenian Church.
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Sunday, April 30, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! End of April!”
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Well, now I feel less ignorant. I can’t believe I’d never heard – or at least retained the shocking info – about this. Thanks for the enlightenment!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope all is well with you, my West Coaster! 🙂 Naked hugs!
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Very sobering. Thank you for making us all aware.
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Welcome. 🙂 Naked hugs!
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