Italy-USA Foundation
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Italy-USA Foundation (also Fondazione Italia USA) was established on July 4, 2005 to honour the friendship between Italians and Americans. Italy and the United States have been exchanging culture, goods, and traditions for a long time, making it clear that neither one of the two countries would be what it is today without the contribution from the other. President is Massimo Teodori, Secretary General is Corrado Maria Daclon. Describing the relations between two countries is interesting, but hard at the same time: every nation changes, all people grow and evolve, and mutual relations are always a sign of the times. Given the excellent relationship that ties Italy to the United States, there was a growing need for an institution that can promote and enhance American culture in Italy. This is why has been created a foundation that intends to play a bipartisan public role on both sides of the Atlantic. To truly know the United States means appreciating its characteristics - characteristics that even today are not well known to the majority of Italians. This entails employing a critical spirit that looks at reality without bias. It is necessary to understand the United States for what it is, without political and ideological filters, and to improve its image in Italy. With the support of many Italians interested in the Foundation's mission and of the fellow countrymen who live in the United States of America, Italy-USA Foundation wants to launch a series of initiatives and joint projects that are essential to building a more solid friendship, also according with US Embassy in Italy.
