Happy Columbus Day and Italian-American Heritage Month!

We join together to remember how, in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail in an attempt to find a new trade route to the East. Instead, he landed on an island in the western hemisphere and his tales of this New World inspired countless others to explore this uncharted territory. 

We also come together to celebrate the achievements of immigrants, many of whom were Italian, who followed in Christopher Columbus' footsteps; who sailed across the ocean in an attempt to start a new and prosperous life. These brave men and women settled in the United States with only a dream to give their families a better future.

Another Italian man with a dream was Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro, founder of the Order Sons of Italy in America®, who hoped in 1905 "...that someday, even if it takes one hundred years before we are fully accepted, our children, and their children's children, even if they carry a single drop of Italian blood, will be able and proud to continue to carry on our traditions, our culture and our language. It is up to us, and what we do today."

Today, let us celebrate our heritage and remember the Italian and Italian Americans who have shaped our world and inspire us all.

Fraternally,



Daniel J. Longo
Order Sons of Italy in America® National President
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