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Christopher Columbus Presidential Proclamation
“Although Spain sponsored his voyage, Columbus was, in fact, a proud citizen of the Italian City of Genoa. As we celebrate the tremendous strides our Nation has made since his arrival, we acknowledge the important contributions of Italian Americans to our country’s culture, business, and civic life. We are also thankful for our relationship with […]
Trio Dante’s Performance at Casa Italiana
Italian artists, Roberto Molinelli, Luca Marziali, and Alessandro Culiani, aka the Trio Dante, performed to great acclaim at the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center in Washington, D.C. on September 29, 2018.
Trio Dante to Perform at Casa Italiana on Sept 29
Founded in 1995, the Trio Dante (formerly Trio Lennon) is composed of renowned Italian soloists and performs a repertoire that ranges from classical and romantic with influences from the Vienna School to contemporary and American music including works composed for the Trio itself, passing thru the Beatles to arrive to the Italian soul with the […]
Messaggio del Signor Ministro Enzo Moavero Milanesi agli Italiani all’estero in occasione della Giornata del Sacrificio Italiano nel Mondo (8 Agosto 2018)
Cari Amici, in occasione del 62° anniversario della tragedia della miniera di Marcinelle, in Belgio, desidero condividere con voi qualche breve riflessione, per rendere omaggio ai 262 minatori che l’8 agosto del 1956 persero la vita a Bois du Cazier. Fra i morti si contarono 136 italiani, una tragedia immensa, una ferita profonda che l’Italia […]
The 2018 National Columbus Day Ceremony in Washington DC
The 2018 National Columbus Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018, at the Christopher Columbus Memorial Plaza across from the Union Station. The festivities will begin at 10:45 am with music from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Other featured parts of the program include: US Joint Services Honor Guard, Knights […]
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to meet President Trump Today
President Trump wilp meet with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in the Oval Office today at noon. Following the meeting, the two leaders are expected to hold a press conference. Conte will visit the Italian Embassy later in the afternoon to greet the Embassy staff. (Press Statement from IT) Lunedì 30 luglio il Presidente […]
Lawrence J. Purpuro selected as the new NIAF’s CEO
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Board of Directors and the Executive Search Committee, Chairpersons Gabriel Battista and Patricia de Stacy Harrison have announced that Lawrence J. Purpuro will join the Foundation on September 1, 2018, as its new Chief Executive Officer. “Larry brings to this position experience and success in development, marketing, management and […]
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