Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues . The organization aims to " strengthen U.S. / Armenia and U.S. relations , promotes Armenia 's democratic development and economic prosperity and seeks universal affirmation of the Armenian Genocide " via " research , education and advocacy . " In the early 70 's , Armenian-Americans decided to create an organization , headquartered in our nation 's capital , to represent and promote Armenian interests . With Armenian-American community members across the country , they launched the Armenian Assembly in 1972 . Ultimately , the coalition did not hold , but in its place was born a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues . The Assembly would go on to launch a broad array of programs and initiatives and firmly establish itself as an Armenian voice within U.S. public policy circles . It would pioneer initiatives to commemorate and reaffirm the Armenian Genocide . And as early as 1977 , the Assembly would introduce a summer intern program in Washington , DC that , some 32 years later , could claim more than 900 graduates
Armenian Genocide
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Armenian Assembly of America