The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia clearly demonstrated how far Italian Americans have risen in the U.S. since our ancestors arrived more than a century ago. Aside from the presidency, there is no more important or prestigious position in our country than being a Supreme Court Justice. And we had not just one, but two, including Justice Samuel Alito.

Numerous Italian Americans have served as governors, speakers of the house, CEOs of major corporations, union presidents, cardinals of the church, innovators in the area of medicine, science and education, as well as some of the most famous entertainers and athletes.