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Calling upon, and requesting that the President call upon, all Americans to recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II, and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Introduced: May 23, 1996 See on congress.gov
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May 23, 1996
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Calls for recognition of the historical significance of the Battle of Crete, the Cretan Resistance Movement, and the heroism and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II.

Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on Americans to observe the memory of those who fell in the Battle and to honor the survivors.

Commends the PanCretan Association of America.

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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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