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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
EVENTI
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NIAF 50th Anniversary Gala
Recap
 
Washington, D.C.
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Amarone and the Wines of Valpolicella
November 20th
 
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NIAF 2nd Annual L.A. Golf Tournament
March 30th
 
Valencia, Calif.
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SALA STAMPA
NIAF News
 
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NIAF Celebrates Historic 50th Anniversary Gala with John Elkann and Andrea Bocelli
 
NIAF successfully celebrated its historic 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday evening at the Washington Hilton, marking half a century of promoting Italian heritage and strengthening U.S.-Italian relations. The black-tie celebration welcomed over 2,500 guests in a historic evening --- a powerful symbol of friendship and shared values between the United States and Italy.
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Application Now Open for Voyage of Discovery 2026
 
The application for the 2026 edition of the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program—an all-expenses paid trip to Italy during the summer, is now open!
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Essay Contest for High School Students
 
NIAF is now accepting applications for the national essay contest on Christopher Columbus. The winner of the contest will receive $1,200 and a free trip to Washington, D.C. for Columbus Day. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in public, private, or parochial schools, or to those who are home schooled.
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NIAF in the News
 
 
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President Meloni’s video message to the National Italian American Foundation
 
 
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Corriere della Sera: il Niaf a Washington Festa e premi per i 50 anni della Fondazione italoamericana:
 
 
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La Repubblica: Elkann e Bocelli premiati a Washington "Legame tra Italia e Usa mai stato così forte"
 
 
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TGCOM24: Italia-Usa: la Niaf celebra il suo 50esimo anniversario
 
 
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Huff Post: Cinquant’anni di Niaf: l’America che cambia, l’Italia che resta
 
 
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La Voce di New York: NIAF Gala 2025: Fifty Years of Pride and Identity
 
 
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Gonzaga President Katia Passerini Honored by National Italian American Foundation
 
 
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Wine News: Italian wine, symbol of the bond between the US and Italy, takes center stage in Washington D.C.
 
 
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Hellas Verona: Executive President Italo Zanzi Joins the Celebration of NIAF’s 50th Anniversary in Washington
 
 
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ANSA: Un francobollo celebra la National Italian American Foundation
 
 
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SSC Napoli: NIAF/ De Laurentiis Film Prizes: vince Pomodoro di Adriana Serrato
 
 
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AMICI
Sponsor Spotlight
 
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Piazza Italia
 
Piazza Italia partners with renowned Italian brands, leading manufacturers and emerging designers to establish and grow their businesses in North America. Piazza Italia is a NIAF member at the Corporate level. Want your business to be featured next? Become a Corporate or Small Business Member today!

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COMUNITA'
Italian American Happenings & Resources
 
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Italian American Events in Naples, Fla.
 
Welcome snowbirds and neighbors! We hope you can join us for a full calendar of events, music and dancing. New members and guests welcome. Upcoming events: Nov 8: Welcome Back Dinner Dance with Joe Turner, Nov 11: Veteran’s Day Luncheon Honoring County Commissioner Rick LoCastro, Nov 12: Practical, Helpful, and Safe uses of AI for Seniors by Tony Carfang (lecture and lite Italian buffet), Nov 19: Member/Guest Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Dec 3: Italian Trivia with Paul Pacter, Dec 6: Poinsettia Ball with The Girls of Motown and Dec 17: Member Guest Christmas Party. Italian classes, Bocce, Bridge and Mah Jong are daytime activities year-round.
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Opera in Madison, N.J.
 
Nov. 9: Passion, rivalry, and romance take center stage in this spirited opera concert featuring two dazzling sopranos and one captivating tenor. Due Soprani e Un Tenore showcases beloved arias, fiery duets, and dramatic trios from the operatic repertoire, exploring the chemistry and conflict that arise when soaring voices collide. Expect vocal fireworks, playful banter, and unforgettable melodies in this charming and theatrical operatic encounter.
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Now on Amazon: Max Corvo for Freedom
 
Max Corvo for Freedom is a documentary film tells the true story of a young Sicilian emigrant who in a few years becomes head of the American secret services (the OSS, Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the CIA) for operations in the Mediterranean and for the military campaign of the Allied forces in Italy from 1943 to 1945.
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