Two Anniversaries, One Heart

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two Flags, One Heart — Two Anniversaries, One Heart.