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 La
Nostra Storia
The Italian Legacy in the Mother Lode.
It is well known that from the 1880's to the 1940's, the Italians
were among the largest of the immigrant groups to settle in America.
But less is known about the earlier wave of Italians from northern
Italy who established their economic and cultural communities
across the United States. It was in California that their communities
and enterprises flourished the most. We have all benefited from
their legacy. From our access to banking services to the food
we eat, we are all indebted to these pioneers for the inheritance
they have left us.
 Una
Storia Segreta
The history of Italian 'enemy-aliens' in the USA
during WWII.
visit www.aiha-wrc.org/ for information about Una Storia Segreta
Una Storia Segreta (the words in Italian mean both "a secret
story" and "a secret history") was developed by the American Italian
Historical Association's Western Regional Chapter. It is dedicated
to those who endured the confusions and losses of World War II
largely in silence. By giving them voice now, we hope that others
will be encouraged to fill out this story further -- one we believe
is not only worth telling, but crucial to understanding what has
shaped us all.
From the exhibit published by the American Italian
Historical Association.
Balloon for Italian figure reads, "Bisogna Distruggere
la Democrazia!" (Democrazy needs Destroying).
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