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On June 2nd annually, all of Italy takes the day to remember those that were lost in the conflict of WWII and honor the fallen. Thre President presides over the replacement of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solder, then honors him with nine jets that arrive screaming over Altare della Patria in Rome.
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Italy’s Republic Day: Celebrating 78 Years with Tradition and Spectacle

May 31, 2024
Rome-Magazine.com

The birth of the Italian Republic took place on June 2, 1946, following a universal suffrage referendum that introduced women into Italy’s political sphere. This [more…]

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