Armenian Americans

Armenian Community Gathers To Celebrate Highway Signs

latimes.com | Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times | Posted 06.03.2011

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It's only a sign. But the large green message board unveiled next to the Pomona Freeway packed an emotional punch for those gathered Friday in Mont...

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Armenians Sue Turkey Claiming U.S. Air Base Land

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harut Sassounian

Over the years, Armenian-Americans have gradually shifted their attention from demanding recognition of the Armenian Genocide to pursuing various lega...

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Armenian-Americans File Multi-Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against Turkey

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harut Sassounian

After seeking genocide recognition for almost a century, Armenian-Americans will now devote their energy to pursue all legal avenues in order to recoup their massive losses and regain their historic rights.

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Armenian-Americans Sue Turkish Government, Banks For Century-Old Mass Killings, Seized Assets

AP | LINDA DEUTSCH | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Armenian-American lawyers filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Turkish government and two banks seeking compensation for t...

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Et Tu Obama? Letter from a Former Admirer

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harut Sassounian

Mr. President, we are now terribly disappointed because you acted not much differently than your predecessors on the Armenian Genocide issue.

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