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Fearless WWII Partisan Mary Jane Leggero Stangarone
Despite Nazis occupying her house, Mary hid an Allied soldier looking for safety. Just one of the many brave acts she did as a partisan in WWII Italy. Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Italian, Italian American, WWII
Tagged Allies, Chicago, IAWWIIHeroes, Italian American, Italian Resistance, Italian Resistance Movement, Leggero, NIAF, Partigiana, Partigiani, Partigiano, Stangarone, Torino, Turin, Villareggia, WWII, WWII History
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NIAF’s 4 Summer Essentials
Check out these Italy-inspired fashion and food essentials from NIAF—limited edition products and discounts included! Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Food
Tagged Apple Watch Bands, Carina Clutches, Discounts, Dolce Italiana, estate, Italian Food, Summer, Summer Essentials, Terra Foods
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The Secret to Authentic Carbonara
One of the most famous pasta dishes in the world, the traditional Roman #carbonara is made of only 5 ingredients… Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Food, Italy, NIAF, Uncategorized
Tagged Carbonara, Carbonara Recipe, Guanciale, Italian Food, Italian recipe, Pancetta, Terra Foods
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NIAF Congressional Fellowship: Reflections by Anthony Falcone
This past fall I had the honor to intern in the office of Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.-AL) as part of the NIAF Congressional Fellowship. My primary responsibilities included answering phone calls from constituents, sorting through constituent emails and mail, and assisting other staff members with any tasks or errands they had for me. Continue reading
Italian American WWII Hero: Joseph LaTorre Jr.
Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative. This entry is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, Battle of the Bulge, Europe, Germany, Italian American, Italian American WWII Heroes, Italian immigrants, LaTorre, Pearl Harbor, Puglia, San Jose, US Army, WWII
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NIAF Congressional Fellowship: Reflections by Benjamin O’Hara
Benjamin O’Hara was a 2020 NIAF Congressional Fellow and is currently a senior at Georgetown University. This fall semester, I had the opportunity to work remotely for the office of Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.). I have felt very privileged to … Continue reading
Italian American WWII Hero: Albert N. Marchio
Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative. This entry is a … Continue reading
The Philly Cheese Steak’s Italian American History
Excerpt from “6 Italian American Sandwiches That You Won’t Find in Italy” in NIAF’s Ambassador magazine, 2021 Spring Issue. Continue reading
NIAF Remembers Devastating Abruzzo Earthquake
On this day 12 years ago, residents of Abruzzo were woken up by an earthquake that shook the very foundations of their lives. In response to the tragedy, the NIAF Abruzzo Relief Fund raised nearly $800,000. Continue reading