Biden Notes Influence of Ancient Greece on America’s Founding Fathers at Greek Independence Day Ceremony
President Joe Biden, on March 29, continued the White House tradition of hosting a reception to celebrate Greek Independence Day, a tradition started by President Ronald Reagan in 1986.
Last Friday, Biden issued a proclamation marking March 25 as Greek Independence Day—“A national day of celebration of Greek and American Democracy.”
Hundreds of Greek nationals and Americans attended the event recognizing the people who fought for Greece’s independence against the Ottomans, which started in 1821 and continued through 1832.
Greek independence was declared in January 1822.
At the ceremony, Biden quoted the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. “He is said to have discussed the simple yet profound wisdom. He said, ‘Know thyself.’ ‘Know thyself,’” Biden said…