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Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide

On April 26, 2017, members of the Senate signed a joint resolution acknowledging acknowledge April 26, 2017, and April 26 of each year thereafter, as the "Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide."

 

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The Armenian Genocide

Armenian people are marched to a nearby prison in Mezireh by armed Ottoman soldiers. Kharpert, Ottoman Empire, April 1915

Armenian people are marched to a nearby prison in Mezireh by armed Ottoman soldiers. Kharpert, Ottoman Empire, April 1915.

Remembrance

The Colorado State Capitol Armenian Genocide Memorial Khachkar commemorates the victims of all crimes against humanity. It was unveiled on April 24, 2015, which marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.

The Colorado State Capitol Armenian Genocide Memorial Khachkar commemorates the victims of all crimes against humanity. It was unveiled on April 24, 2015, which marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.

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    On April 26, 2017, members of the Senate signed a joint resolution acknowledging acknowledge April 26, 2017, and April 26 of each year thereafter, as the "Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide."

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