US-Greek relations are the best they’ve been in modern history. Our friendship began during Greece’s war for independence and Greece’s 2021 bicentennial is an opportunity to celebrate this history and the values of liberty and democracy our peoples have defended for over 200 years.
—Geoffrey Pyatt, US Ambassador to Greece

It is with great pride and humility, that we commemorate the Bicentennial of Greece’s Independence. Proud allies and friends throughout these 200 years of history, in war time and peace, the United States and Greece have never been stronger in their relations and mutual commitment to freedom and human rights.

It is with this keen sense of patriotism and friendship that the American Hellenic Council and the City of Los Angeles commemorate the 200 Years of Freedom as we light Los Angeles Hall in the Greek colors of blue and white on the week of March 25th, 2021.

The AHC shares in the co-sponsorship of this historic event with the United Hellenic Societies of Northern California.
Ζήτω η Ελλάς!

Dr. James Dimitriou
President, American Hellenic Council of California