John Dekhane

John Dekhane grew up in Paris before moving to the South of France. He works for a sport organization in Monaco. Since he was a child, he has always been interested in World War II with particular emphasis on American soldiers. In order to honor them, over the past years, he has located and purchased WWII U.S. artifacts in Europe and donated these items to more than a hundred museums in the United States.
History

The Queen’s Gambit

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, let us take a moment to honor the remarkable mothers around the world who shape…

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History

The orphaned hero

The story of Megerditch “Meg” Gedelian is one of unimaginable loss, unwavering courage and ultimate sacrifice. Born on April 21,…

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History

Still missing you

Somewhere in Germany lie the remains of an Armenian American hero who never came home.  Exactly 80 years ago, flight…

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Diaspora

I love you, Mom

During World War II, thousands of Armenian American mothers watched their sons go off to war and prayed every day…

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Diaspora

Stand out from the crowd

83 years ago, the world was a scary and unfair place where innocent people were persecuted and killed for their…

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Diaspora

Happy 100th birthday, Robert

On November 29, 1944, thousands of American and British soldiers were near Lindern, a tiny German village situated near the…

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Diaspora

Entering eternity

“My dear Mélinée, my beloved little orphan,  In a few hours I will no longer be of this world. We…

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Diaspora

All roads lead to Armenia

Ernest Hemingway once said: “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy—at home and in…

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Never give up, never give in

Exactly 108 years ago, on December 30, 1915, the First World War was raging, and the forces of evil were…

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Diaspora

Goodnight, Providence

In 1938, in Providence, Rhode Island, John “Johnny” Bejian was a 17-year-old with a very specific dream. Most of his…

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