On April 25th, the Comites of San Francisco honored the 79th Anniversary of Italy’s liberation from Nazifascism and the end of World War II with a special event at the Museo ItaloAmericano in San Francisco, attended by 80+ people. The evening kicked off with a nod to last year’s commemoration at Casa Fugazi.

Maria Fassio Pignati sang “Bella Ciao,” accompanied by an enthusiastic audience joining in to sing along. The program featured a presentation by Professor Douglas Kenning on “The Advent of the Italian Republic: Historical and Political Implications,” alongside personal testimonials. As a special surprise, Franca Bannerman shared her memories of the post-liberation events in Torino.