Newspaper Clippings
In 1915 there were 145 articles written in The New York Times describing the massacres of Armenians as a mass extermination by Turkey and yet certain countries including the perpetrator continue to deny this genocide occurred.
These Newspaper Clippings reflect incidents that could be found within the Chitjian Collection. The complete collection of relevant newspaper clippings is archived at The Chitjian Foundation located at CSUN University.
“What good is freedom of press if the truth is too hard to accept?” – Sara Chitjian
They Survived The Terror: Memories Of The Armenian Genocide
The Whittier Daily News ran a four page mini series article in the newspaper April 22, 23, 24 and 25th 1981, in parallel to the April 24th Remembrance Day of The Armenian Genocide. This article would be the only time that Kaspar (Hampartzoum’s brother) would officially tell his story.
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Selected newspaper clippings with Hampartzoum Chitjian
Armenians Celebrate Heritage and Survival.
Thousands of Armenians in L.A. Celebrate.
Armenian film foundation documentary showing Witnesses
Survivors recall 1915 Nightmare.
6000 join in Los Angeles Armenian Rally
April 24th Resolution Announced
Fiends and relatives pay tribute
The challenges of Genocide Awareness
Posters With A Purpose
Azerbaijan goes into Hysterics
Mexico National Archive Reveals 1700’s Inquisition Trial of Armenian
History textbooks found pandering to interest groups
Turkey’s alzheimer’s of history
Turkey’s seizure of Churches and land alarms Armenians
Armenia as National Homeland
Araz Artinian article
The Armenian Mirror – Armenian Communities in China
The Armenian Observer – Armenian Studies in China
The derogatory term “Gavour” being used in contemporary times.
Castro’s Blood Lives in Armenia!
Udi’s: The Forgotten Brothers’ of Armenians
ChunKush Loses One More Hero
U.S. Embassador To Armenia
U.N.’S Samantha Power Warns Against Dangers of Armenian Genocide Denial.
Russian Co-Creator of Mig-29 Jet Ivan Mikoyan Dies at 89
Armenian American Artists, Writers and Activists Stand with Standing Rock.
The Big Armenian Myth. (Sara Chitjian’s main fear!)
The Last Inhabitant of Gyurjevan
Addressing The Hypocrisy of U.S. foreign policy regarding human rights issues with their partners.
Turks to memorialize victims of the Indian Genocide.
Armenian community activist passes away
Thousands march for Dink!
Turkish – Armenian reconciliation elusive decade after Dink’s murder.
Political commentary cartoons
America subsidizes the denial
Dr. Vahram Sehmmassian
Armenian Diaspora in the Soviet Union
Armenian Exodus from Russia
Dr. Marco Brambilla Presents Armenian Architecture in Cilician Kingdom
I received this Armenian event Announcement from my dear friend Mary Joan Thomsen. She always shares all things Armenian with me, whenever she comes across them. Since the onset of our friendship at UCLA she has always known and respected my interests in Armenian culture! Thus you could not believe how surprised I was that a Methodist Church in Northridge, CA. would host such a rich and diverse cultural program.
Aurora Mardiganian
Aurora Mardiganian Continued
L.A. Unified expands dual language program
Bilingual Battle
Controversial Armenian Exhibit Removed
Armenian Heritage Class Offered in Los Angeles City System
The State Sanctioned Genocide of Native Americans
Pipeline protesters doused in freezing weather.
Cultural Diversity: The Salad Bowl Theory
Save a Language, Save a Culture.
Kerk Kerkorian Article page 1
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Kerk Kerkorian Article page 3
Kerk Kerkorian Article page 4
Sara Chitjian’s pupils from Dixie Canyon Elementary to mark Armenian Heritage
Erdogan Opponents Complain
This map demonstrates well the geographic relation between Armenia, Turkey and other neighbors.
Turkey Key to U.S.
Same Place Same Time
Perpetually Dissatisfied
Anguish & Policy
I was there – by Levon Mishmisshian
Armenians and Native American Indians in Solidarity!
Major Conference on Recent Armenian Archeology
The ANCA recognizes teachers of Genocide.
Arthur Kokozian elected President of American Armenian Rose Float Association
Shades of L.A.
U.S. and Turkey in Dispute
Travelers on the Path
Obama Again avoids Use of Genocide Word
Hastert Pleads Guilty
Obama Again avoids Use of Genocide Word
Armenian Churches located in the Eastern United States
Hastert Withdraws Genocide Resolution
As Sibel Edmonds Predicted: Dennis Hastert Joins Joins Firm Lobbying for Turkey.
Turkish Setbacks
Turkey pays former CIA Director
Many Faces of The Pro Turkish Lobby
Resolution Condemns Turkish Violence
Human Rights Discussed at Dink Program
Armenian Genocide Library Opens in Washington
Genocide Site Sold
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Azerbaijan Accused of Giving Millions in Bribes to Council of Europe.
To Read the full article, Click Here
Live ANCA footage went viral and served as source video for CNN, AP News, Etc…
Hastert Troubles Mount
LAUSD Sets Goal of Biliteracy for All
Armenian Monastery in Turkey, A New Target
Sara’s cousin becomes the Mayor of Lyon, France.
Zoryan Institute Explores the Saga of Christians in the Middle East.
Link to full online article, Click Here
Kurdish Independence Aspirations Raise Red Flags in Middle East.
Link to full online article, Click Here
US House Unanimously Condemns Turkish Violence Against Protestors.
Kerkorian Bet on the future
They Exemplify Sacrifice and Dedication.
ANCA recognizes educators for teaching Genocide.
Beirut Conference for Peace.
Why Turkey Deploys its troops in Quatar.
Kurdish Independence
The Middle Eastern Egg – Did Turkey hatch out of an egg? One day they were Ottoman and the next they became a Republic.
English Loss over Time
Iraq Bush
Jerusalem archive yields Armenian genocide Smoking Gun.
Full Article:
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-archive-yields-armenian-genocide-smoking-gun/
Armenian Branch at Univserity
One of many projects Sara supports
Architects of Denial , A documentary about the Armenian Genocide that is well reviewed:
Washington Genocide Museum Shame Continues.
The Armenian Dilemma
The Other Turkey Speaks Out
On Komitas
Charles Aznavour
Aso Tavitian Page 1
Aso Tavitian Page 2
If Not Us Then Who
Challenging Genocide Denial at Capital Hill!
Turkey Destroys its Historical Archives
Turkey Claims no need for US as ties deteriorate.
Armenian communities in China
Kurdish aspirations of Independance
Turkey hires more US lobbyists
Armenian branch opening at Goethe University
Armenian Sailboat reaches CA.
The Armenian Airforce
Armenians in France
Armenians of Zimbabwe
Armenians of Singapore
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Armenians of Singapore
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Armenians of Egypt
FBI uncovering Turkish ties within the White House
Soviet Armenia Redux
Intent to destroy film shows that Armenian past is not over.
Turkey Denies
Martin Luther King & Armenians
Armenians protest in NYC
Turkey’s EU Problems
Hitler and the Armenian Genocide
100 Great Armenians
Power to the people
Christians fear losing freedom
Armenian Genocide Gallery in Rwanda Museum
Deniers Discuss Armenian Genocide at Johns Hopkins
EU wants reforms to continue in Turkey
ANCA celebrates 3 Armenian Educators
Margosyan Masterpiece published in English
Dr. Kaprielian gives speech in La Crescenta
Thousands of Armenians demonstrate
Tribute to old Watertown
ANCA welcomes Interns
Exposing Turkey’s Trickery
Turkish Bribery Accusations Page 1
Turkish Bribery Accusations Page 2
Once upon a time in Turkey
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Once upon a time in Turkey
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Armenian women leaders stand against domestic abuse
Armenian Artisan’s
Tumo’s video game wins innovation award
Scholars, artists, thought-leaders ReThink…
Turkey’s ties with West Deteriorate
Turkish Activist Admits Major Blow
Every Armenian is Proof
Turkish imam goes extra mile
Epic rock Festival in Armenia
Reimagine, Redefine, Identity, Education, Culture
Armenian start-up ecosystem
Baku asked Israeli firm to conduct drone strikes
Washington Genocide museum shame continues
Writers from the “other” Turkey speak out in Frankfurt
Writers from the “other” Turkey speak out in Frankfurt – continued
Stellar panel of journalists
Armenian artist presents a global dialogue
Nor Keghi School Project
From Artsakh to Navajoland
From Artsakh to Navajoland Part 2
Mexican lawmakers honor Genocide
Dignity mission of The Armenians
Map of ancient Armenia stirs Turkish officials
Armenian Development News 2017
L.A.’s History on Display
Educational Society of Malatia
Armenian Exhibit Removed!!
The administration of the Armenian School
State Dept. controlled by Turkey
Memories of an invisible holocaust
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Memories of an invisible holocaust
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Scholar discusses Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument
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The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument
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Turkey is key to US Middle East Strategy
Armenian Genocide not up for debate
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
Armenian political cartoons
A beautiful mosque and the dark period of the Armenian Genocide
Art in Action
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Art in Action
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Writers will not be silenced
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Writers will not be silenced
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Is a political storm gathering over Armenia
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Is a political storm gathering over Armenia
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International Legal Expert Affirms Artsakh’s Right of Self Datermination
Historian Claude Mutafian Presents Two Films
Aliyev The Emperor
Critics of Turkey’s president across Europe
Erdogan wants to challenge Lausanne treaty
Kerkorian is greatest deal maker
Aleppo Cuisine
Turkey Still Refuses its Forgotten Genocide.
The Yanikian Case
YMCA relief a century ago
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YMCA relief a century ago
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A Mosque and the Dark Period of The Armenian Genocide
Science and Technology
The Parikian Collection
Leveled Ancestral Armenian Church
New records added to Ani Website
Armenian and Jewish Genocide
The Courior / page 1
Armenian and Jewish Genocide
The Courior / page 2
Lisa Kennedy supports Armenian Genocide Recognition
Remembering former Gov. George Deukmejian
All Power to The People
Young entrepreneurs in Armenia!
Alexis Ohanian
Armenian Americans Protest
Armenian Americans Protest
Guerguerian Archives
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Guerguerian Archives
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Guerguerian Archives
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Turkish court seeks warrant for Ragip Zarakolu
Armenian grassroots Activity
Armenia: the bitter memories of Genocide
The plight of Armenians in Turkey
History textbooks found pandering to interest groups
Pashinyan, Macron discuss Karabakh resolution
Turkish novelist in prison for writing book on Armenian Genocide
U.N. Supports Armenia
Million Armenians Killed – New York Times
Million Armenians Killed – New York Times,
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Depopulation of Armenia
Turkish Racism
Armenian Turks
Pashinyan and Aliyev Agree to De – escalate situation
Pashinyan meets President Trump
French Armenian singer Charles Aznavour dies aged 94
Pashinyan, Macron discuss Karabakh Resolution
Texas Republican Congressman Ted Poe Urges US to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
Pashinyan and Aliyev agree to De-escalate situation on Border Line.
Armenian Political Comic Commentary
Angela Merkel Followed Armenian Velvet Revolution
Pashinyan Meets Putin in Moscow
Armenia Ascending
Armenian Summit
The Armenian Genocide of 1915, an Overview
Turkish professor harasses Armenian journalist
Street name in Istanbul changed to Dink
The Economist names Armenia country of the year for 2018!
Hampartzoum and Ovsanna Chitjian
Israeli drone firm faces charges for “bombing” Armenians for Azerbaijan.
The California Courier
Colorado Senate recognizes Artsakh
Pashinyan Slams Erdogan
Erdogan says deportations were reasonable.
Pashinyan calls Erdogan’s statement on the Armenian Genocide “Hateful”.
Armenia, land of Eden and Refuge of Noah’s Ark.
Turkish cleric forces Armenian bot to convert to Islam
Muslim leader calls on Turkey to apologize for the Armenian Genocide.
Kurds in Turkey atone for their role in the Armenian Genocide.
Jerusalem archive yields Armenian genocide smoking gun
In a landmark discovery, a Turkish historian says he has found in a copy of a Jerusalem archive collection a “smoking gun” proving beyond doubt that the Ottoman Empire carried out the premeditated genocide of hundreds of thousands of Armenians and attempted to cover up evidence of the event.
After years of searching for irrefutable proof of the genocide, Taner Akcam, a Turkish-born scholar at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, says he has uncovered a long-lost telegram used as evidence in military tribunals that convicted the planners of the mass killings, The New York Times reported Saturday.
“Until recently, the smoking gun was missing,” Akcam, who is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on the Armenian cause, told the paper. “This is the smoking gun.”
The telegram, originally written in secret code, is a request from a high-level Turkish official, Behaeddin Shakir, for details from the field about the deportations and killings of Armenians in the eastern Turkish region of Anatolia, the report said.
The document, found by Akcam in a copy of an archive held by the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, is a deciphered version of the original telegram that was used to help convict Shakir of planning the murders. According to Akcam, the discovery proves both the existence of the tribunals and, for the first time, the deliberate and willful official planning involved in carrying out the massacres.
Purple forget-me-not flowers, the symbol of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in a courtyard of the monastery in Jerusalem‘s Old City. (Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
Akcam said the find was “an earthquake in our field,” and expressed hope it would remove “the last brick in the denialist wall.”
The killings of up to 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Turks around the time of World War I is widely viewed by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century.
Turkey, however, denies that the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of war and civil unrest. Ankara has admitted that large-scale massacres took place, but says they were perpetrated in self-defense against what it describes as a Russian-inspired uprising by Armenians.
Monday marks the annual commemoration of the day when some 250 Armenian intellectuals were rounded up in what is regarded as the first step of the massacres.
For years, Akcam, along with other historians, has been searching for documents from the 1919-20 military tribunals to constitute firsthand proof of the genocide and subsequent coverup. With the court transcripts and original documents destroyed, researchers have thus far relied on summaries from Ottoman newspapers for information from the trials.
The telegram was discovered in a collection of court records, shipped out of Turkey in 1922 by Armenian leaders fearing they would be destroyed by Turkish nationalists who would later seize control of the country.
Brought to Jerusalem in the 1930s, the collection was put in an archive in the Armenian Patriarchate but was inaccessible to researchers, the report said. Recently, however, Akcam discovered that the entire collection had been photographed in the 1940s by an Armenian monk who passed the photos on to a nephew currently living in New York.
After hours of painstaking work sifting through the photos, Akcam was eventually able to match some of documents to the the coded letterhead of the Turkish Interior Ministry at the time.