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The Italian American ethnic group constitutes a vibrant, well-established community that has contributed substantially to American society and culture. The largest subgroup of American immigrants, their legacy in the United States dates back over 150 years. From iconic food and wine to art and architecture, to business and politics, Italian Americans have left an indelible mark across the nation. Origins of Italian Immigration: The great waves of Italian immigration to America occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Economic hardship plagued Italy during this period, with severe ...

Podcast on Italian American Life - Hosted by Frankie D.

A podcast that rediscovers the forgotten stories of Italian Americans in the newspapers of the past.

Ci sono state persone che con il loro ingegno, perseveranza e dedizione hanno scritto la storia dell’evoluzione meccanica e motoristica mondiale. Alcuni di loro sono nati e cresciuti negli Stati Uniti, altri hanno sconfinato oltre gli States portando il loro sogno oltre oceano. Vi parlerò proprio di queste persone che con pochi, semplici strumenti, intrapresero il viaggio che li portò a diventare leggende.CreditsPodcast scritto e diretto da Simone NotazioFonia e sound design a cura di Martina CoriGrafiche originali a cura di Flavio CeccantiSe vi è piaciuto, cliccate su segui per non ...

John Lothrop Motley (1814 – 1877) was an American author and popular diplomat, who helped to prevent European intervention on the side of the Confederates in the American Civil War. In 1861, just after the outbreak of the American Civil War, Motley wrote two letters to The Times defending the Federal position, and these letters, afterwards reprinted as [this] pamphlet entitled Causes of the Civil War in America, made a favourable impression on President Lincoln. Partly owing to this essay, Motley was appointed United States minister to the Austrian Empire in 1861, a position which he filled ...