They dreamed of the opportunity to better their lot through their own hard work. They had heard of the promise that America holds out to peoples all over the world: that here can be found a nation dedicated to the principles of freedom. equality. justice. regardless of past history or national origin. But these immigrants also came with the determination to give back measure equal to that receivedto contribute to their adopted country in whatever way they could. And contribute they have. to every facet of American life. The sciences. the arts. business. labor and government are several times richer for the Italian Americans who have devoted their lives to these endeavors.
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