The Italian President Giorgio Napolitano acknowledges the National Italian American Foundation
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President Giorgio Napolitano Acknowledges the National
Italian American Foundation
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For over thirty years the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has
played a crucial role in the preservation of the Italian culture and heritage
in the United States. In underlying our values of devotion to work, solidarity,
care and respect towards elderly people, ambition towards personal and social
growth of our community, it is clear that the NIAF is a true ambassador
of our culture.
NIAF’s work has been particularly successful in reaching the younger
generation of Italian Americans, who through the study of Italian language
and culture are motivated to maintain a strong connection not only with
our traditions, but also with present day Italy.
The United States of America is an extraordinary blend of diverse cultures,
and the desire of Italian Americans to identify with their Italian heritage
is a testament to the strong relationship between the United States and
Italy – an alliance that continues to gain momentum everyday.
It is through such commitments from the National Italian American Foundation
and the Italian American community that these two nations continue to prosper
in partnership in the search for answers to the challenges of the 21st century.
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