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- ↑ "The Hellenic Journal Story". Hellenic Journal. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Peter C. Moskos; Charles C. Moskos (27 November 2013). Greek Americans: Struggle and Success. Transaction Publishers. p. 48. ISBN 978-1-4128-5310-1 . Retrieved 9 August 2015.