Rzas. 260 Whereas Italians and ItalianAmericans have contributed to the United States In all aspects of life. including art. science. civil service. military service. athletics. education. law. and politics. Whereas. in recognition of the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus. recognized as one of the greatest explorers in world history and the first to record the discovery of the Americas. a national observance day was established in October of every year. Whereas the phrase in the Declaration of Independence "All men are created equal". was suggested by the Italian patriot and immigrant Philip Mazzei. Whereas the people of the United States take great pride in the accomplishments of many outstanding men and women of Italian descent who have enriched our Nations history such as Fiorello La Guardia. the beloved Mayor of New York City. and Enrico Fermi. who won the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics. Whereas Italy enjoys a rich cultural heritage and has given the world the great works of Dante. the breathtaking art of Qlottl and Michelangelo. and the inspirational music of Antonio Vivaldi and Domenico Scarlattl.
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