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Italian American WWII Hero: John F. Tipa

Posted on December 22, 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 NIAF Member Ron Tipa … Continue reading →

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Meet NIAF

Posted on August 2, 2016 by niaforg

We want you to know the staff working behind-the-scenes here at the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), so we are taking the opportunity to introduce you to one of our staff members! This week, we introduce you to Julia Streisfeld, … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on November 24, 2015 by niaforg

The Ghetto By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com To many, the “ghetto” is part of the city in which members of a minority group live. The term, however, was originally coined in Venice to describe the section of the city to which … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on June 23, 2015 by niaforg

La Pietà By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com On April 4th 1964, the SS Cristoforo Colombo ocean liner carried the Pietà from the Vatican to the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows.  The Pietà was put in a crate that was filled with plastic foam, … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on May 26, 2015 by niaforg

By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com Fun Facts The Bank of Italy was founded in San Francisco, California, USA, in 1904 by Amadeo Giannini. It grew by a branch banking strategy to become the Bank of America and Italy and then on to … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bill de Blasio remarks at the opening of “The Italian Americans” at NYU

Posted on February 12, 2015 by niaforg

The National Italian American Foundation was at New York University’s Kimmel Center., on February 10, for the preview screening of “The Italian Americans,” set to air nationally February 17 and 24 on PBS. At the event, New York City Mayor Bill de … Continue reading →

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