Speech #890261366

organization was founded in 1922 In response to the needs of that time which could no longer be ignored. Many Greek Americans believed that World War I and its hardships would erase prejudices toward people of different races. religions. and national backgrounds. They were mistaken. Misguided doctrines of conformity were being preached that caused fear at that time among many of our countrys immigrants. Some Greek American merchants and businessmen viewed such attacks as an attempt to drive them out of business. Many Greek Americans believed that their reputation in the United States had to be defended with the same zeal and enthusiasm with which they would defend their own liberty.