In 2026, We the Italians celebrates “Two Anniversaries, One Heart” – the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
This podcast is part of the “Happy Birthday USA: Italy’s Role in America’s Greatness” project, in which we tell the stories of 18 well-known figures of Italian heritage who helped make the United States great.
Rocco Petrone, the Italian American who helped put humanity on the Moon and continues to inspire future missions
The Tuscan behind America’s revolutionary generation
A hero for America, a source of pride for Italian Americans