In spite of the everpresent threat. the people of Italy have come through nobly in defense of their freedom and have made a great contribution to holding back the tide which threatens Western Europe. It is my firm belief that they will continue to remain strong on the side of democracy and the current visit by Prime Minister Scelba should certainly lend encouragement to them in their courageous effort. My faith and hope in the future of democracy in Italy rests on my own observation of the many contributions to the American tradition made by Italian immigrants and their descendants in America. and particularly by those who make up such an active and important part of the population of San Francisco. They have brought to us the best of Italys remarkable culture and have succeeded in blending it with our way of life so as to add luster to both. Our San Francisco Americans of Italian descent have provided leadership to the city in almost every phase of civic affairs. and are in large measure responsible for the unique position San Francisco enjoys as a cosmopolitan center of culture and life in America.
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