Greek American Identity
Explaining the Greek-American Identity to Local Greeks
Written By: Alexandros
When my Pappou left Greece in the aftermath of the Greek Civil War, he came to the United States with hopes of building a new future. Although he left the nation of his ancestors behind, he resisted assimilation in various ways and imparted upon my father – and eventually me and my brothers – an intense pride and admiration for our homeland and our people. He lived as a true Hellenic patriot, remaining a pillar of Seattle’s Greek community and a lifelong member of the Orthodox Church.