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GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
White House Celebrates
Greek Independence Day
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joins U.S. President Donald J. Trump at White House for annual
commemoration of Greek Independence Day. U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is in
background right.
President Donald Trump welcomed Greek Americans to
the White House on March 26, 2026, to celebrate the
205th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day,
commemorated on March 25. The annual observance at
the White House, a distinct honor for Greek Americans,
began forty years ago and has continued with each
President.
In his remarks, President Trump welcomed Archbishop
Elpidophoros and recognized the influence of Greeks in
the United States. “Today we remember our ancient
heritage. We honor the origins of our republic,” President
Trump said. “We celebrate our cherished friendship with
the Greeks, and we salute our Greek American patriots
who are helping to make America great again.”
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“The debt that America and all of Western civilization
owes to the Greeks is ancient and eternal,” President
Trump continued. “The Trump Administration is also
drawing inspiration from the renowned Greek builders
and engineers whose works have stood the test of time
… We’re bringing back marble columns and restoring
classical architecture to our nation’s Capital to make
America beautiful again.”
President Trump also remarked at the enduring
relationship between the U.S. and Greece.
“When America declared our independence 250 years
ago, our founding fathers drew profound inspiration
from the example of ancient Greece, and when the
modern Greeks declared their own independence from a
