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    Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) asks you to take action: 

    "The Armenian lobby and its supporters in Congress have announced that Representatives Adam Schiff (R-CA) and George Radanovich (R-CA) along with Armenian Caucus co-chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) are introducing another "Armenian Genocide Resolution," similar to the resolutions in previous years. The Armenian National Committee of America is asking Armenian activists to urge their representatives to become "co-sponsors" of this legislation.
     
    This is the time for Turkish Americans and friends of Turkey to push back. Once a member of Congress signs on as a co-sponsor, he/she makes a near commitment to vote for it. NOW is the time to contact your member of Congress and warn him/her NOT to co-sponsor and NOT TO VOTE for this resolution, if it is introduced. A strong reaction from our community NOW is crucial.
     
    TCA also urges all Turkish Americans to contact their community organizations and take the lead to activate the Turkish American grassroots by visiting members of Congress and their staff in their district offices with small groups and raise their concerns and objections on the issue. TCA, ATAA, FTAA and many other organizations are here to provide guidance to your local initiatives. Factual information, such as articles by historians and other documents on the subject can be found on these organizations' websites.

     To send a letter to your Representative, visit the ACTION ALERT here."



      

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    On December 29, 2010, President Obama appointed Frank Ricciardone as the US Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey. This appointment has ended a six month period of time when the position was vacant. The former Ambassador, James Jeffrey, is currently serving as the US Ambassador to Iraq. Following the announcement, G. Lincoln McCurdy, President of the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) released the following statement:
     
    "During his time in Ankara, Ambassador Ricciardone will continue to foster the long-standing commercial and security relationship between the US and Turkey. TCA is confident that Ricciardone brings significant experience and statesmanship to his new posting and will help to accomplish our nations’ mutual goals. We also take this opportunity to congratulate the appointment of Matthew Bryza as Ambassador to Azerbaijan, a nation with which Turkey and the United States share significant ties. We hope that both Ambassadors will work together with the respective governments in their host nations to end conflicts, bring peace and prosperity to the people of the region, while enhancing the image of the United States."

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    The Turkish Coalition of America is accepting applications for its 2010 Washington Summer Internship Program. This program provides an opportunity for Turkish American students to live and work in Washington D.C., learn about the American political process, and explore career opportunities in public affairs. Designed to enhance Turkish American participation in political life and to cultivate the future generation of Turkish American leaders, the program lasts up to 8 weeks between June-August 2010. Interns will be provided an opportunity to work in congressional offices, select governmental and non-governmental organizations. A monthly stipend will be provided by TCA.

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    Turkish Coalition of America published an annotated map of forced migration and mortality in the Ottoman Empire. Prepared by the eminent historian and demographer Justin McCarthy, the map displays the trails of 5 million Ottoman Muslims who perished in the wars that were fought to dismantle the Ottoman Empire between 1864-1922.

    Click here for the details and a link for the map.

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    Today marks the 86th anniversary of our great victory at Dumlupinar, Afyonkarahisar, which ended the Turkish War of Independence. The battle began on August 26, 1922 and ended with victory on August 30th, under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's leadership. This decisive victory against the Greek Army ended the imperialist invasion of Anatolia by the British, French, Italian and Greek armies, which started in 1919. 

    TurkishPAC commemorates those who died for our country with great respect. 

     

               

               

               

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