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Columbus Day Message from NIAF Vice Chair National Anita Bevacqua McBride! As we celebrate Columbus Day 2025, NIAF’s 50th anniversary, and we look ahead to America’s 250th birthday, we honor the courage and resilience of Christopher Columbus and the enduring bond between Italy and the United States. From our ancestors’ pursuit of the American Dream to today’s countless achievements, the Italian American spirit continues to shape our nation with the values of faith, family, hard work, and love of