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October 28th, 1940 - OXI DAY - National Greek Day

12/10/2017

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The Story of ΟΧΙ Day.
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The free world watched as one by one countries across Europe surrendered to Hitler’s Axis forces. At 3:00 a.m. on October 28, 1940, a representative of the Axis forces arrived at the Greek prime minister’s residence and demanded Greece’s surrender. The prime minister replied with one single word – ΟΧΙ – No.

A few hours later, the Axis forces descended on Greece, expecting that it would quickly fall, but the Greek resistance forced Hitler to change his plans. News of Greece’s victory flooded the radio airwaves and covered the front pages of newspapers around the globe. A grateful world celebrated – no one expected such a small nation to derail the seemingly unstoppable Axis forces.


Educational resources:
​Εθνικός Ύμνος
Παιδικά ποιήματα για την 28η Οκτωβρίου
Σοφία Βέμπο-Τα τραγούδια του αγώνα
Βίντεο, σκίτσα, ντοκουμέντα, θεατρικά εδώ
​Drawings here.

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Follow Odysseus!

5/10/2017

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Odysseus the traveller will take you on an exciting journey through Greek civilisation from Ancient times to the present day! He invites his fellow travellers pupils, educators and everyone interested to learn in an innovative and fun manner about our cultural heritage.
The
web portal is a creation of the Directorate of Museums / Ministry of Culture and Sports / Hellenic Republic and it is offered in Greek and English language. Follow Odysseus and explore a wonderful world!!!
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