Armenians spent their lives demanding U.S. recognition of genocide. Victory is here Lila Seidman © (Los Angeles Times) Thousands join a march on a day of remembrance for the death of more than 1 million Armenians at the hands of Ottoman Turks more than a century ago. (Los Angeles Times)
After 43 years of feeling a “certain way” defined by the fight to have the massacre of her Armenian ancestors recognized as genocide Lori Mesrobian isn’t sure what emotions will spring up if that actually happens.
For Mesrobian and other Armenians, what they consider a simple act of acknowledging history has faced decades of geopolitical barriers. U.S. politicians have made promises, only to pull back over the country s strategic relationship with Turkey. There was great disappointment when President Obama, after pledging to recognize the genocide, ended up not taking that step.
Armenians spent their lives demanding U S recognition of genocide
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Armenians spent their lives demanding U S recognition of genocide Victory is finally in sight
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