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The immigration movement began in 1946. There was great jubilation in the Armenian community. There were debates about whether to go or not. One section was delighted at the prospect of returning to the homeland. Another section was indifferent. Another section abided by the principle “wherever your bread is buttered”. The Dashnaks reminded us about the soviet cruelty and the low standard of living. My father was one of the first to register on the list of wanting to go. He had no illusion about having an easy life in Armenia. He had a good idea that life wouldn’t be easy in a country just coming out of a war.

(Unpublished)