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Leadership of the First Republic
Richard Hovannisian
Richard Hovannisian looks back on the courage, sacrifice and dedication of Armenia’s first leaders.

Leadership of the First Republic
Dr. Richard Hovannisian describes the beginnings of the first independent Republic of Armenia at the end of WWI and the courage and dedication of its political leadership in the difficult circumstances in which it was formed. In those crucial and trying first years, their commitment and loyalty to the nation ensured the survival of the Armenian state in the face of genocide, war and economic turmoil.
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