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TCA Releases an Annotated Map of Forced Migration and Mortality in the Ottoman Empire

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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 … Read more

TCA Applauds Appointment of New US Ambassador to Turkey

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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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Turkish American Solidarity Against Hatred and Prejudice on Capitol Hill

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VOTE "NO" ON ARMENIAN RESOLUTION, H.RES.. 252! ATAA and FTAA have jointly submitted to each Member of the U..S. house of Representatives a letter in opposition to H.Res. 252, an anti-Turkish and anti-Muslim resolution. We encourage you to be good Americans and true friends of Türkiye, and contact your Member of Congress at: writerep.house.gov This … Read more

2010 TCAdvance Scholarship Program

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The Turkish Coalition of America is now accepting applications for its 2010 TCAdvance Scholarship Program. TCAdvance Scholarship Program was established in 2007 with the goal to support American students of Turkish heritage who pursue a degree and career in public and international affairs, law, communications and public relations. The scholarship is awarded on the basis … Read more

Action Alert

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CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSPERSON NOW!

The Armenian lobby and its supporters in Congress have introduced a new "Armenian Genocide Resolution," H.Res. 252.

TCA launched another campaign
and urges Turkish Americans and friends of Turkey to contact your
member of Congress NOW and urge him/her NOT to co-sponsor and VOTE
AGAINST for this resolution.

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TCA Summer Internship Program

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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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TurkishPAC’s Position on the Recently Signed Protocol

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Turkey closed its Armenian Border and suspended the relations between Turkey and Armenia as a consequence of the Armenian occupation of the Azerbaijani territory of Nagorno-Karabagh, in 1992.  Recently a protocol between the Turkish and the Armenian governments has been signed, which may lead to the opening of Borders and normalizations of relations between the two nations, if approved by both nations’ parliaments.

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