7 US States That Didn’t Recognize The Armenian Genocide Until Recently

6. Kentucky

Recognition Year: 2008

On April 24, 2008, Kentucky designated the day as a ‘Day of Remembrance’ for the victims of the Armenian Genocide. April 24th was selected because on this day the Turkish leaders arrested over 200 Armenian community leaders. Most of these leaders were then executed and this day is said to be the beginning of the Armenian Genocide.

7 US States That Didn't Recognize The Armenian Genocide Until Recently

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