Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

April 24, 2024

Today we pause to remember the lives lost during the *Meds Yeghern*âthe Armenian genocideâand renew our pledge to never forget.

The campaign of cruelty began on April 24, 1915, when Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople. In the days, months, and years that followed, 1Â½ million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths, leaving families forever broken and generations forever changed.

As we mourn this tragedy, we also honor the resilience of the Armenian people. After enduring one of the darkest chapters in human history, survivors began forging a better future for our world. With courage and commitment, they rebuilt their lives. They preserved their culture. They strengthened the fabric of nations around the world, including our own. And they told their stories to ensure that the mass atrocities that began on this day 109 years ago are never again repeated.

This remains our solemn vow. Todayâand every dayâthe United States will continue to stand up for human rights and speak out against intolerance. We will continue to meet hate and horror with hope and healing. And we will continue to stand with all those who seek a future where everyone can live with dignity, security, and respect.

Categories: Statements by the President : Armenian Remembrance Day.

Subjects: Armenian Remembrance Day; Civil and human rights, U.S. promotion efforts.

DCPD Number: DCPD202400333.

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