Mass Media and the Armenian Genocide Review

Information on the role of mass media and the Near East Relief Committee in response to the Armenian Genocide.

When did the Armenian Genocide begin?

The Armenian Genocide began in $1915$.

Which minority populations within the Ottoman Empire were targeted during the genocide?

The populations largely consisted of Christian Armenians, Greeks, and Assyrians.

What was the name of the group that rallied Americans to save victims of ethnic cleansing in Asia?

The Near East Relief Committee (NER).

How much money did the Near East Relief Committee (NER) raise in funds and supplies?

$117$ million, which is worth over $2$ billion in today's currency.

How many lives did the Near East Relief Committee (NER) ultimately save?

They saved over a million lives, including $130,000$ orphans.

Which major newspaper published $145$ articles about the atrocities in $1915$ alone?

The New York Times.

What terms did journalists use to describe the actions taken against Armenians in newspapers?

Journalists described the actions as "systematic," "authorized," and "organized by the government."

What was the title of the $1917$ film that told the true story of Aurora Mardiganian?

Ravished Armenia, also titled Auction of Souls.

Who was the young Armenian girl who played herself in the lead role of the film Ravished Armenia?

Aurora Mardiganian.

Which child actor, known as "the most famous boy in the world," led the Children's Crusade for the NER?

Jackie Coogan.

What was the goal of Jackie Coogan's Children's Crusade?

To appeal to children for a million dollar shipload of foodstuffs for destitute orphans in the Near East.

By $1927$, how many Americans were supporting the Near East Relief efforts?

Over $75$ million Americans, out of a total U.S. population of $117$ million.

What is the name of the documentary that provides an in-depth look at the Near East Relief response to the crisis?

They Shall Not Perish.

What modern human rights crises are mentioned as parallels to the Armenian Genocide in terms of media coverage?

The Syrian refugee crisis, mass violence in Myanmar (Rohingya), and mass slaughter in Darfur (Western Sudan).