Rízes Reconnects: AHEPA and Rízes Hellenic Genealogy Research Team Up to Find a Family's Lost Heirloom
In an inspiring display of community spirit and dedication to heritage, Rízes Hellenic Genealogy Research, led by founder John Daskalakis...
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John Daskalakis
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Rízes Remembers: The Castle Gate Mine Disaster of 1924
As we mark the solemn occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Castle Gate mine disaster, occurring on March 8, 1924, near the town of...
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John Daskalakis
- Oct 1, 2023
- 2 min
Oxi Day's Impact on Greek Americans
Oxi Day (also spelled Ohi Day) is celebrated on October 28th, and over the years, it has significantly impacted Greek Americans and their...
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John Daskalakis
- Sep 9, 2023
- 3 min
Rízes Remembers: Joanne Marie Ahladiotis
On September 11, 2001, a day indelibly etched into our collective memory, Joanne Marie Ahladiotis became one of the countless innocent...
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John Daskalakis
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
The American Nightmare of John Petro Forakis - Part 7
As we read in part 4 of this series, Forakis and his family could not afford a second trial, even though they tried so hard by selling...
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John Daskalakis
- Aug 6, 2023
- 1 min
The American Nightmare of John Petro Forakis - Part 6
The following images are court records from the author’s own legally performed research on Forakis v. United States, 137 F.2d 581, 582...
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John Daskalakis
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
The American Nightmare of John Petro Forakis - Part 5
John Liebertz, the current Historic Preservation Planner Coordinator for the Montgomery County, Maryland planning board, had stated in an...
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John Daskalakis
- Jul 23, 2023
- 6 min
The American Nightmare of John Petro Forakis - Part 4
History repeats itself in various names and events. Yellow journalism, the likely predecessor of ‘Fake News,’ is no different. Fake news...
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John Daskalakis
- Jul 17, 2023
- 4 min
The American Nightmare of John Petro Forakis - Part 3
Two judges supported that Forakis acted in self-defense (while a third did not respond). One of the remaining two judges still supported...
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John Daskalakis
- Jul 7, 2023
- 3 min
The American Nightmare of John Petro Forakis - Part 2
DEFINITION OF TERMS Yellow journalism: the sensationalistic or biased stories that newspapers present as objective truth. Established...
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John Daskalakis
- Jul 3, 2023
- 2 min
Giannis Petros Forakis
Part 1 of 7 Giannis Petros Forakis was born August 15, 1890, in the village of Vamos, municipality of Apokoronas, in the regional unit...
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John Daskalakis
- Jun 26, 2023
- 3 min
Gone Too Soon: The Story of Private First Class George Coutrakis
George Coutrakis, a native of Stockton, California, was born on March 27, 1948. His parents were Corporal Joseph and Mrs. Maria...
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