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On July 12, 1962, the aircraft carrier USS Independence encountered the Amerigo Vespucci in the central Mediterranean. The Vespucci, the oldest active ship in the world, identified itself as the “Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci.” The American ship stopped its engines …

Awaiting the arrival at the port of San Pedro of the Amerigo Vespucci, the oldest ship in service with the Italian Navy, the “youngest,” the Raimondo Montecuccoli, a new Multi Purpose Combat Ship, has docked on the shores of California. …

“We have tried to infuse this project with the essence of Italy, which unites all these elements: a sense of beauty, respect for ingenuity, the courage to innovate, and the ability to respect all cultures.” With these words, Defense Minister …

As the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles has already begun, the City of Angels hosted the official launch of the first Italian Sports Day outside of Italy. This event brought together prominent figures, sports enthusiasts, and a …

The Italian Cultural Institute in Westwood has inaugurated the exhibition Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Le fil rouge, dedicated to the most significant projects of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, an international architecture firm made up of twelve partners and led …

On June 2, Italy celebrates Republic Day, a significant national holiday commemorating the 1946 referendum in which Italians chose to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. This historic day honors the nation’s democratic values and unity, representing a fundamental …

Inaugurated in the historic West Adams neighborhood, the new headquarters of the American Institute of Architects of Los Angeles (AIALA) is located inside a bank building from 1927 that was abandoned for about forty years. The building wasn’t demolished but …

Italy arrives at the Port of Los Angeles with the Amerigo Vespucci, Italy’s oldest naval vessel, bringing a slice of its rich maritime heritage. The Italian Navy’s tall ship, begins a six-day visit, offering free tours of the magnificent vessel.  During its …

As the training ship Amerigo Vespucci, which set sail from Genoa on July 1, 2023, approaches its arrival at the port of Los Angeles on July 2, 2024, the Italian community in the United States is preparing to welcome this …

This time the ticket is one-way: Los Angeles – Turin. Giorgio Chiellini‘s American adventure concludes, having been welcomed by Los Angeles FC two years ago. Initially, the former Juventus player served as a defender and, following his official retirement last …