President Trump Declares March 25, 2026 ‘National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy’

WASHINGTON, DC – March 25, 2026 has been proclaimed as “Greek Independence Day: National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy” by President Donald Trump in a presidential proclamation issued on March 24, calling on citizens to honor the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.

In the proclamation, President Trump links the Greek Revolution of 1821 with the principles of American democracy and emphasizes that the two countries share common values such as freedom, self-determination, and democratic governance, highlighting Greece’s historic role as the cradle of Western civilization. The full text of the proclamation follows:

By The President Of The United States

OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This Greek Independence Day, we commemorate the wisdom and resolve of the Greek people, who cast off the chains of despotism, renewed the promise of freedom first born on their ancient soil, and reasserted their rightful place as the cradle of Western civilization. Long before our Nation took up the torch of liberty 250 years ago, the miracle of self-government first dawned in Greece, where citizens were granted a direct voice in the destiny of their country. This spirit sustained the Greek people through centuries of occupation and hardship at the hands of foreign rulers.

With rugged bravery, pride in their past, and confidence in their future, they launched a revolution on March 25, 1821, embarking on a noble crusade that shattered the chains of authoritarian rule that had bound them for centuries. For almost a decade, their freedom was successfully forged in the fiery heat of conflict and sacrifice, sustained by their faith in the timeless truth that every nation is endowed with the right to self-determination. Like Greece, the United States was born in the tradition of republican self-rule and is sustained by citizens who believe that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are our sacred birthright.

The histories of our two nations testify that an oppressed people will endure any trial to establish a truly just government, defend their inheritance at all costs, and secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their children. Today, the Greek American community enriches the story of our Nation through their enterprise, faith in God, and unyielding passion for the principles that have defined the American way of life since 1776. Greece stands shoulder to shoulder with the United States in our values, our commitment to the defense of our Western ideals, and our devotion to the cause of peace throughout the world.

As America marks 250 glorious years of independence, we draw inspiration from the example of the Greek people who refused to surrender their sovereignty and preserved the flame of self-government. Together, our two nations are allies in freedom, united by history, tested by struggle, and confident in the promise of a radiant future. On this 205th Greek Independence Day, we celebrate that enduring spirit, which first stirred in Athens and inspired our Founding Fathers in Philadelphia, whose genius and devotion to the cause of human freedom will never cease to inspire people on both sides of the Atlantic.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

In Witness Whereof

, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth. DONALD J. TRUMP Marco Rubio’s Message for March 25: Greece is a Valuable Ally U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also issued a statement apropos of March 25. He emphasized the importance of Greece as a valuable NATO ally and partner in security and energy in his message for Greek Independence Day, also highlighting Washington’s willingness to deepen bilateral relations.

In his statement, the head of American diplomacy congratulates the Greek people on the national anniversary, honoring Greece as the birthplace of democracy and recognizing its role in shaping the ideals that inspired Western civilization and the Founding Fathers of American democracy.

In his message, Secretary Rubio stressed that close cooperation between the two countries in defense and law enforcement strengthens stability in the Mediterranean. He notes that the United States and Greece work together to combat organized crime, irregular migration, terrorism, and illegal trafficking of antiquities, contributing to the security and strength of both nations. Special mention is also made of energy, with Rubio praising Greece’s decisive steps to reduce its dependence on Russian energy.

He states that the U.S. is committed to deepening its trade ties with Greece, enhancing economic development, and supplying the region with safe and reliable American liquefied natural gas.

In conclusion, Rubio noted that, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the two countries celebrate their shared Western heritage and the prosperity of their nations, expressing the expectation for continued cooperation.