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‘Never again’: Biden pledges to recognize Armenian genocide if elected

By Zach Halaschak
Published April 25, 2020 3:01pm ET
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‘Never again’: Biden pledges to recognize Armenian genocide if elected
In this 1915 file photo, Armenians marched long distances and were said to have been massacred in Turkey. | (Uncredited/AP)

Joe Biden has vowed to recognize the Turkish genocide of 1.5 million Armenians in the early 20th century.

Biden’s campaign made the announcement in a Friday statement that coincided with Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. The former vice president pledged to do what both Presidents Barack Obama and Trump have failed to do.

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