At the end of World War II, Italy became a Republic, convincingly inspired by the principles of solidarity, justice and democracy, which are still indispensable foundations of the nation’s life.
 
This is the message once again highlighted at the celebrations of the 71st anniversary of the birth of the Italian Republic, which took place at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles. “The Italian Republic,” Consul General Antonio Verde underlined, “is firmly founded on universal values of freedom, justice, equality and respect for human rights, a valuable contribution to progress and peace for the international community and the rich diversity of its components.”