Category Archives: WWII

Fearless WWII Partisan Mary Jane Leggero Stangarone

Posted on May 27, 2021 by niaforg

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 →

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Italian American WWII Hero: Joseph Montopoli

Posted on April 1, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian American WWII Hero: Giuseppe Messina

Posted on February 23, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian American WWII Hero: Antonio Francis Federico

Posted on February 21, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian American WWII Hero: Daniele Abbate

Posted on February 17, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian American WW2 Hero: Joseph Anthony Longo

Posted on February 11, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian A Day: Gino Bartali for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted on January 27, 2021 by niaforg

Today’s Italian A Day was a special submission from Jonathan of Team Gino Bartali, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day (or Giorno della Memoria), which began last night and continues until tonight at sundown. Gino Bartali (1914-2000) was an incredibly popular, … Continue reading →

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Italian American WWII Hero: Anthony W. Venezia Sr.

Posted on January 22, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian American WWII Hero: Leonard J. Verrilli

Posted on January 10, 2021 by niaforg

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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Italian American WWII Hero: Benedetto Joseph Matassa

Posted on December 29, 2020 by niaforg

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. This entry is a special submission from Linda Mele in honor … Continue reading →

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