LOUIS ALDO DeSANTI: A REMARKABLE LIFE
A proud member of our Italian-American community and AMHS member, my father Louis (Luigi) Aldo DeSanti, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2015, after a long and remarkable life. He was a
ITALIAN EMBASSY’S ANDREAS SANDRE EXPLAINS “DIGITAL DIPLOMACY”
For our fourth program of the year on July 26, 2015, AMHS members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch followed by an interesting and informative talk on a very relevant topic in today’s
THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 GENERAL SOCIETY MEETING: THE SONGS AND FOOD OF NAPLES
The beautiful songs of Naples will be the focus of our next AMHS program on September 27. We will be showing the film “Cuore Napoletano” (Neapolitan Heart) which traces the origin of the classic Neapolitan
THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION VISION FOR THE FUTURE: The ITALIAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND AFFILIATE PROGRAM
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is making changes to maintain its relevance in the future as the advocate for the interests of Italian Americans both here in the United States and abroad.
REVISIONS TO THE REGISTRATION OF ASSOCIATIONS AND FEDERATIONS OF “MOLISANI NEL MONDO”
On July 16, AMHS received a communication from the region of Molise, which identified new regional, legal revisions to the “Regional Registry of Associations and Federations of Molisani in the World”.
THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT
I hope that everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing summer, whether you travelled far from home, or stayed nearby. I also hope you were able to participate in at least one or two Society events, including the 15th
BUSSO, PROVINCE OF CAMPOBASSO, MOLISE REGION
The ancient town of Busso is located about 10 kilometers west of Campobasso and enjoys a fine view of the Bojano plains and the Matese massif. The town has approximately 1,445 inhabitants, known as
PIETRACAMELA, PROVINCE OF TERAMO, ABRUZZO REGION
Pietracamela is a beautiful town in the heart of the Gran Sasso, in the midst of an astounding mountain landscape. It’s located at the foot of the Gran Sasso massif in the part known as the Gran Sasso and Monti
BRUNO FUSCO WORKS WITH CHOIR SINGING FOR POPE FRANCIS
AMHS member Bruno Fusco is collaborating with the Washington, D.C. Boys Choir which will perform for Pope Francis during their tour of Italy from July 9-18, 2015. Cavaliere Maestro Fusco, a former
ITALIAN EMBASSY CELEBRATION OF FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA
On Tuesday, June 2, the Embassy of Italy hosted a reception in honor of the Festa della Repubblica, the Italian National Day. Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, Mrs. Laura Denise Bisogniero and other officials,
AMHS MEMBERSHIP
AMHS is now 254 members and growing! Although membership renewals continue to come in, we are also attracting new members.
IN HONOR OF MY GRANDFATHER VITTORIANO CIACCIA, A BERSAGLIERI IN THE ITALIAN ARMY DURING WORLD WAR I
Recently, I was asked by the Italian Embassy to share the story of my grandfather Vittoriano Ciaccia who was a Bersaligieri in the Italian army during World War I. On May 25 there was a celebration in Trieste,
GWU PROFESSOR ANBINDER DESCRIBES THE LIVES OF EARLY ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS
For our third program of the year, we were very pleased to have as our speaker at the May 31, 2015 meeting Dr. Tyler Anbinder, a professor of History at George Washington University and acclaimed
JULY 26, 2015 PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON DIGITAL DIPLOMACY
A new and important topic for AMHS members, friends and guests will be highlighted at the July 26 luncheon meeting on digital diplomacy. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Andreas Sandre,