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A Celebration of The 184th Anniversary of the Greek Independence (Hellenic Society Prometheas)
THE HELLENIC SOCIETY PROMETHEAS & THE HELLENIC ORGANIZATIONSOF THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA Invite you to a celebration of The 184thAnniversary of the Greek Independence Keynote Speaker Dr. John Anton Distinguished Professor of Greek Philosophy and Culture at the University of South Florida.Corresponding member of the Academy of Athens. Prolific author of books and publications. Recipient of numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the advancement of Hellenic Philosophy Missolonghi: The Impact on the War of Independence and its Lessons(in English) The speaker will discuss the heroic exodus of Missolonghi and the contribution of its citizens to the struggle for independence. Dr. Anton will focus on the sacrifice and holocaust of these people as a turning point in the war and will briefly relate the heroic role of Missolonghi to our contemporary world. The program will include brief literary readings, recitation of poems and folk dances which will be performed by the Return to Origins dance troupe under the direction of Rena and Elena Papapostolou. Reception to follow. Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Grand Hall 7701 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817, 301-469-7990 Co-sponsors
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