This applies especially to the celebration of Armenian Independence Day. The history of the Armenian people In its centuriesold struggle is rather uneven throughout its long course. and today the 45th anniversary of their independence day may well evoke in the minds of many the truly tragic days of World War I. when the Turks almost succeeded in exterminating the entire Armenian nation. These sturdy and steadfast defenders of their freedom and their faith had. for centuries. succeeded in salvaging part of their independence from the endless Asiatic hordes that overran and ravaged their country. Early in modern times. however. they were too weak to withstand the Persian and Turkish onslaughts. So in 1514 their homeland was overrun and divided between these two rivals. the Turks obtaining most of the country and with it most of the Armenians as their subjects.
Identified stereotypes
Armenians are described as sturdy and steadfast defenders of their freedom and faith.