The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted a celebration for the 78th anniversary of the Italian Republic yesterday. Over 1,000 guests attended the event, representing U.S. institutions, the diplomatic community, the business and cultural sectors, Italian-American associations, journalists, and Italian citizens.

Among the American guests were Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Under Secretary for International Trade Marisa Lago, and Senior Counselor for Technology and Economic Growth Zoë Baird, both from the Department of Commerce, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Patrick Lechleitner from the Department of Homeland Security, other senior administration officials, and members of Congress.