The project
2026 is a very special year for the United States and for Italy. We celebrate 250 years since the birth of the United States in 1776 and 80 years since the birth of the Italian Republic in 1946.
At We the Italians we want to celebrate both by telling the beautiful stories in which Italy played a leading role during the 250 years of the United States, and vice versa those in which the United States played a leading role during the 80 years of the Italian Republic.
This project is called Two Anniversaries, One Heart.
Happy birthday USA
Happy birthday USA includes the stories of Italy’s positive contribution to the 250 years of the United States of America and is divided into two subprojects.
Italy’s role in America’s greatness
We have selected 18 great Italians who played a fundamental role in American history. Eighteen important Italians of today will tell the stories of these figures and their impact.
Unsung Italian heroes
In addition to the most famous figures, we want to tell the story of the impact that other Italians have had on individual American states. Our Ambassadors will tell the stories of these local heroes.
Happy birthday Italy
Eighteen stories dedicated to the positive American contribution in Italy in different sectors, and to the strength of the friendship between the two Countries.
Where to find the content
All this content will be distributed in various ways.
The articles will be published, all in Italian and English, on our website and on our social media channels.
Happy Birthday Usa: Italy’s role in America’s greatness
Happy Birthday Usa: Unsung Italian heroes
All the content will also be published in bimonthly inserts in our magazine, which will be released at the end of February, April, June, August, October and December 2026.
Happy birthday USA and Happy birthday Italy are also two audio and video podcasts, released every two months.
Two Flags, One Heart — Two Anniversaries, One Heart.