Willimantic. and New London. men and women of Italian descent have worked hard to track the rich history of their early heritage in the United States. and have put together festive plans for Columbus Day weekend. While there are subtle differences in the stories of how ItalianAmericans settled Into various pockets across eastern Connecticut. many themes hold true throughout the region. These Immigrants. like their Irish. German and Polish counterparts during the late 19th and early 20th century. came to America seeking a prosperous new life. Many Italian immigrants fully intended to come to America. make a fortune. then return to their native villages to live like princes. But for most. the dream of going back to their homes across the Atlantic was quashed by two unexpected factors: the extreme wealth they expected to find was not so easily attainable. and they became part of a phenomenon we now call the melting pot. As many of us know.
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