Thursday, May 22, 2003

Italian American War Heroes on Video--Available

Thanks to Dona DeSanctis, Deputy Director, OSIA

[RAA Note:How many can you name, in addition to John Basilone,  Don Gentile, and Humbert R. Versace??]
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ITALIAN AMERICAN HEROES ON VIDEO
Twenty four (24) earned Congressional Medal of Honor, Nation's Highest Recognition.

Organizations interested in Italian American war heroes can now learn about the  acts of courage that earned them the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest recognition for duty "above and beyond the call."

According to on-going research by the Sons of Italy's Commission for Social
Justice, at least 24 men of Italian heritage have been awarded the MOH.

Now, for the first time, their dramatic stories have been captured on film in the 45-minute documentary "Italian American Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor," produced by the New York State Commission for Social Justice.

To find out how you can screen this video at your club meeting or convention,
contact John Dabbene, President, OSIA Commission of Social Justice at:
718/984-5404 in Staten Island.

OR contact me for John's Email address.