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An Italian American is an American of Italian descent. The phrase may refer to someone born in the United States or to someone who has immigrated to the United States from Italy. Although Italians arrived early in the new world, Italian immigration to the United States effectively began in the 1880s, and peaked between 1900 and 1914, when World War I made movement impossible. By 1978, 5.3 million Italians had immigrated to the United States; two million arrived between 1900 and 1914. About a third of these immigrants intended to stay only briefly, in order to make money and return to Italy. While one in four did go back, the rest either decided to stay, or were prevented from returning by the war. Only English, Irish and Germans immigrated in larger numbers.
In the 2000 U.S. Census, Italian Americans constituted the seventh largest ancestry group in America with about 15.6 million people (5.6% of the total U.S. population).1
In the 1930s, Italian Americans voted heavily Democratic; since the 1960s, they have split about evenly between the Democratic and the Republican parties. The U.S. Congress includes Italian Americans, who are regarded as leaders in both the Republican and Democratic parties; the highest-ranking Italian-American is Nancy Pelosi, the House Minority Leader.
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@vivalafreckles well see that's italian-american food, which is incredible. full italian is aight....some dishes are nice others are wtf
DOMINICK8 (Dominick W.) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:43:31 -0000
@vivalafreckles well see that's italian-american food, which is incredible. full italian is aight....some dishes are nice others are wtf
@vivalafreckles italian american food and italian food are totally different.
DOMINICK8 (Dominick W.) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:41:49 -0000
@vivalafreckles italian american food and italian food are totally different.
@smashedthehomie Europeans have been wanting to be identified. Italian-American, German-American etc
hamptongirl (GB) Mon, 04 J
Living magazine - Highlights all the activities of the Italian Culinary Institute; including recipes, magazines, a TV show, in-depth articles on food, wine, and travel.
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American Italian Historical Association - An interdisciplinary association for the study of the Italian American experiences.
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Arthur Avenue - Little Italy in the Bronx - Recipes, message board, neighborhood stories, merchant list, editorials, and photos.
Meta Description: [ italian recipes, italian food, little italy, online store, message boards, Italian Proverbs, merchant list, and much more. ]
Association of Pugliesi in America - A cultural organization in Chicago for Italian-Americans with ancestral roots in Puglia, Italy.
Meta Description: [ ARPA at Lanera.com web site. ARPA is an ad-hoc cultural organization in Chicago of Baresi, Pugliesi, paesani, friends, and supporters of Puglia heritage. ]
C.A.S.IT. - Centro Attività Scolastiche Italiane, a non-profit educational and professional organization for the promotion of Italian language and culture in the public and private schools of New England.
Meta Description: [ non-profit educational and professional organization for the promotion of Italian language and culture ]
Calabresi of Philadelphia - Non-profit organization that celebrates the Calabrian version of Italian-American culture.
Meta Description: [ We are a group dedicated to celebrating the heritage of Calabria, Italy here in the United States. ]
Club Pacentro of Detroit - Club in Detroit for people from Pacentro, Italy and their descendents.
Meta Description: [ Italian-American social club for descendants from the town of Pacentro (Italy) ]
Coppa Monte - Italians In America - This site promotes and sells John Mango's book Coppa Monte. This is a story about the struggles and joys of becoming an Italian American family in early part of the 20th century.
Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts - Organization promoting the study of Italian language and culture.
Meta Description: [ Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts or Società Dante Alighieri is an Italian
cultural center with programs in music, theater, Italian language school for children and adults ]
Dante University - Offers Italian course offerings online as well as publications on Italian American culture. Also offers free access to the Kaso English to Italian Dictionary.
Meta Description: [ Digital Italian Language and Culture courses, Italian to English Dictionary, perfect Italian programs and resources for busy working adults. ]
DSNY Columbia Association - The New York City Department of Sanitation Columbia Association's Official Web Site. A fraternal association for Italian-Americans working for DSNY.
FDNY Columbia Association - The New York City Fire Department Columbia Association's Official Web Site. A fraternal association for Italian-Americans working for FDNY.
Feast of San Gennaro - Annual Feast that brings over one million people to the streets of Little Italy, NYC in the annual salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. Street festivities include parades, entertainment, and food stands.
FIERI-Boston - Non profit Italian/American organization of young professionals ages 18-39 working for a better tomorrow.
Meta Description: [ FIERI is a non-profit organization of young Italians, Italian Americans, and Italophiles ages 18-39 who promote the study of Italian and Italian-American history, higher education, professional networking, and the positive portrayal of Italian-American images ]
FIERI-Chicago - Chicago chapter of FIERI which is an international organization of students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 39. Includes its history, events, monthly meetings, merchandise, and photo gallery.
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Florida Federation of Italian American Clubs - An organization made of over fifty Italian American clubs throughout Florida. Provides a list of clubs with addresses and telephone numbers, list of Famous Italians, and upcoming events.
Fra Noi - A monthly publication that serves as the journal of record for the Italian-American Community of Chicagoland for more than three decades.
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Heritage Italian-American Style - Sells a book about significant world contributions in history made by individuals of Italian descent.
Meta Description: [ italian american heritage ]
Italia Unita - An organization that brings you East Boston's largest Italian festival. It is dedicated to preserving Italian heritage and promoting Italian culture.
Italiamerica - Cultural Organization honoring families who emigrated to the Americas from Southern Italy and Sicily.
Meta Description: [ Italian American Cultural Organization Honoring Families Who Emigrated to America from Southern Italy and Sicily. ]
Italian American Club of Venice, Florida - Italian-American club on the west coast of Florida which hosts the largest Italian Feast in Florida every February.
Meta Description: [ Home of the finest Italian-American club in the state of Florida! ]
Italian American Heritage Foundation - Largest and oldest Italian Cultural Center on the west coast.
Italian American Milestones - Milestones of the Italian American experience presented by the NIAF. A timeline that stretches over 500 years of contributions and achievements by Italian Americans.
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Italian American One Voice Coalition - National Italian American foundation that speaks out on stereotyping and discrimination towards Italian Americans.
Meta Description: [ To act against defamation, discrimination and negative stereotyping. ]
Italian Americans - Italian interests in America, from genealogy to recipes to learning Italian 101. Also includes links to organizations and festivals in America that may be of interest to those of Italian descent.
Italian Americans of Austin, Texas - Perpetuate the heritage of Italian Americans, heighten the awareness of Italian culture, participate in social and cultural activities.
Italian Community of Seattle - Italian media links, recipes, local resources, forums and more for the Italian community in Seattle.
Meta Description: [ italiaseattle.com is a web site dedicated to the italians and those who want to learn more about the italian culture and live in Seattle. ]
Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. - Non-profit organization which creates opportunities to explore the many facets of Italian culture, and to strengthen bonds between the Italian and American people.
Meta Description: [ The Homepage of the Italian Cultural Society of Washington, D.C. - enhancing the appreciation and knowledge of Italian language and culture in the Washington, DC area ]
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Italian Heritage Society of Indiana - Non-profit organization which welcomes all who are interested in the Italian culture. Along with many yearly activities, the Society also provides scholarships through essay competition to those who are of Italian ancestry.
ItaliaPortland.com - Italian American resources, culture, language and business in Portland, Oregon.
Meta Description: [ The reference site for anything related to Italy and Italian culture in Portland, Oregon. Information about cultural and social events, business and commerce. ]
Italy Culture Month - Celebrates and promotes Italian culture in New York through organizing special events, concerts, exhibits, lectures.
Little Italy - The official website for Manhattan's Little Italy district. Lists restaurants, shops and events.
Meta Description: [ The official website for Little Italy in New York City ]
Monferrini in America - A group of Italian-Americans who wish to celebrate Piemontese heritage and roots from the Monferrato region. Genealogy, history, language and culture.
Meta Description: [ Monferrini in America is a site dedicated to Italian-Americans who wish to celebrate their heritage and roots in the Monferrato region of Piemonte in northwestern Italy. ]
My Italian Family - Italian genealogy research services for a fee.
Meta Description: [ Italian Citizenship and Italian Genealogy from My Italian Family, the premier family history company conducting research services in Italy. Italian documents and Italian citizenship application services available. ]
myPaisan.com - Italian language, books, cars, motorcycles, food, wine, recipes, history, art, music, travel, and people. Italian Pride T-shirts, free email, forum, e-cards.
Meta Description: [ Everything Italian! Italian shopping, culture, words, free gifts, trivia, language translation, recipes, wine, cars, travel, fashion, art, celebrity & historical bios and much more! ]
National Italian American Foundation - The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is the major advocate in Washington, D.C. for nearly 15 million Italian Americans and Italian clubs.
Meta Description: [ The National Italian American Foundation is the major advocate in Washington, DC for nearly 25 million Italian Americans, the nation's fifth largest ethnic group. The NIAF is your voice in Washington... and beyond! ]
National Italian-American Political Action Committee - Organization that supports Italian-American candidates for public office. Lobbies for concerns of the Italian American community.
NYPD Columbia Association - Fraternal Association of Italian-American Police Officers of the New York City Police Department.
Primo Magazine Online - An up-scale bi-monthly print magazine for Italian Americans and those who wish they were. Each issue features travel articles, recipes, wine advice, fashion updates, biographies, and stories.
Meta Description: [ PRIMO is an up-scale Italian American publication that sets a new standard in the Italian American community by featuring Italian American traditions, food, wine, fashion and stories that make us proud of our Italian roots. PRIMO connects us to our traditions and culture. And lest we forget, how ... ]
The Italian American Press - Promotes Italian American and other self published authors.
Valenzanoans and Friends in Chicago - A cultural organization in Chicago for Italian-Americans with ancestral roots in Valenzano (Bari), Italy.
Meta Description: [ Web initiative by Lanera.com to promote ASRV. Under the religious umbrella of St. Roch, ASRV is a cultural group in Chicago of Valenzano natives, friends, and supporters. ]
Virtualitalia.com - A resource for Italian Americans and enthusiasts of their culture.
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