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A Celebration of Shared Democracy

Posted on June 15, 2017 by niaforg

Italy and the United States share a long history mutual influence and support. From Filippo Mazzei, who influenced Thomas Jefferson’s ideas on liberty and democracy, to the vast influx of Italian immigrants who contributed to American culture, to modern Italy’s … Continue reading →

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Italian A Day – Charlie Del Vecchio

Posted on March 20, 2015 by niaforg

By Christina Del Vecchio Sizemore My father, Charlie (Marcellino) Del Vecchio was born January 9, 1911 in Rome, New York. Both of his parents had emigrated from southern Italy (Campania) at the turn-of-the-century, so he was a first generation born … Continue reading →

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Save Columbus Day!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by niaforg

By John. M Viola As many of you are already aware, Tuesday marked a disappointing day for the Italian American community around the nation and most specifically in Seattle, Wash., because the City Council of Seattle voted unanimously to declare the … Continue reading →

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