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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial  – War & Art

Claudio Bisogniero, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, visited the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial on November 17th for a special reception in conjunction with the debut of War & Art, a new exhibition featuring photographs documenting the preservation of Italian art and cultural heritage during World War I. The exhibition, shown outside of Italy for the first time, was organized by Istituto Per La Storia Del Risorgimento Italiano, Roma, the Embassy of Italy, Washington, D.C., and the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.

Also featured in the December 13th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Todd Davidson

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Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial; Mayor Sly James and Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, special guest.
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Mayor Mark Holland received the official tie of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, special guest.
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Francesca Carrara and Lieutenant Colonel Massimiliano Mongillo, Claudio Molteni and Dr. Agostino Molteni
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Guests participated in a special Prosecco toast.

 

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