May 10, 2015

Kindred Survivors: Thousands Commemorate Armenian Genocide at the US Holocaust Museum

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"We, Armenians, Jews, sons and daughters of other nations that have survived genocides shall continue working together to fight for recognition, condemnation of all genocides and other crimes against humanity, as that is the most efficient way of preventing them in the future." –Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
(Washington, DC)—On May 6, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum as part of his three-day trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo: via U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum)
 
The President's visit took place on the eve of the U.S. commemoration activities marking the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. FromMay 7-9 in Washington, DC, the National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial is hosting a series of events commemorating the anniversary. Thousands will gather from across the country, and internationally, to join in remembering and honoring those lost in the genocide 100 years ago.

"It was an honor to have the opportunity to visit this memorial and museum. We, Armenians, Jews, sons and daughters of other nations that have survived genocides shall continue working together to fight for recognition, condemnation of all genocides and other crimes against humanity, as that is the most efficient way of preventing them in the future," said President Sargsyan.

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