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April 24, 1915: The Armenian Genocide Begins

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April 24, 1915: The Armenian Genocide Begins

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On this date, Ottoman authorities arrested and deported hundreds of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople (Istanbul), marking the beginning of the Armenian Genocide. This date is now commemorated as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. The arrests primarily targeted the Armenian intellectual and political leadership, effectively decapitating the community's ability to organize or resist.

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June 1915: Deportation March through Der Zor

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June 1915: Deportation March through Der Zor

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Der Zor (Deir ez-Zor) became one of the most notorious destinations for Armenian deportees. Hundreds of thousands were forced to march through the Syrian desert, with many perishing from starvation, disease, and exposure. Today, the Der Zor Memorial Church (destroyed by ISIS in 2014) stood as a testament to the victims until its destruction.

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For 53 days, approximately 4,000 Armenians successfully defended themselves against Ottoman forces on Musa Dagh (Mountain of Moses). Their eventual rescue by French warships became one of the few instances of successful resistance during the genocide, later immortalized in Franz Werfel's novel 'The Forty Days of Musa Dagh'.

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1965: Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex Opens

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1965: Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex Opens

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The Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Yerevan, Armenia, was completed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The site includes an eternal flame, a 44-meter stele symbolizing the national rebirth, and a wall with the names of massacred communities. It has become the primary location for Armenian Genocide commemoration.

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2011: Armenian Genocide Memorial in Lyon

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2011: Armenian Genocide Memorial in Lyon

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France, home to one of the largest Armenian diaspora communities, erected this memorial in Lyon. France officially recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2001, and this memorial represents one of many worldwide that commemorate the events. The memorial features a bronze tree with its roots exposed, symbolizing both uprootedness and survival.

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2015: Centenary Commemoration at Gallipoli

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2015: Centenary Commemoration at Gallipoli

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The Armenian Genocide centenary was marked by major commemorations worldwide. In a controversial move, Turkey scheduled Gallipoli commemorations on the same day as the Armenian Genocide remembrance, leading to international debate. The date highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding recognition of the genocide.

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The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute in Yerevan marked a significant moment when both houses of the U.S. Congress formally recognized the Armenian Genocide. This museum houses extensive documentation and artifacts related to the genocide, serving as both a research center and memorial site.

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Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument, Montebello

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At the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Montebello, California, Armenian-Americans gathered to celebrate President Biden's official recognition of the Armenian Genocide. This memorial, the first erected in the U.S. (1968), became a focal point for commemoration and celebration of this historic announcement.