Election Night - a huge success!
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FOR ALL OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Thanks to you all, we were able to offer a wonderful evening and a huge
‘HAPPENING’ for all on Election Night 2008. The estimated crowd
attending given to me as we shut down that evening by the Director of
Saschall was ‘more than 3,500 and close to 4,000’!
I would like to add a personal comment: the evening was exceptional,
not only because so many came and shared but also because so many were
hoping for the result that was subsequently confirmed. The enormous
amount of work done by so many gave us all a chance – Italians and
Americans alike – to come together and be together for what all are
calling ‘an historical moment’. I am very proud to be a ‘Tuscan-
American’ here for 40 years, I am proud to see the American democratic
process reconfirmed once again, and I hope with all my heart that ‘we
can change’. Thanks again to you all! more »
Not
only George’s nose, but the entire monument has been scrutinized by the
Scuola Edile Fiorentina and is now being put back in order by their
students under direct supervision of the professional restoration
staff. Despite uncooperative weather, the project should be completed
by the beginning of July.
The City of Philadelphia (Florence sister
city for 45 years in 2009) is an esteemed sponsor and will offer to
major local sponsors a commemorative special US mint “George Washington
dollar”. more »
Welcome Day – honored to announce the Tuscan American Award winners for 2008:
United States Ambassador to Italy Ronald P. Spogli Cristina Luchinat Acidini – Director Polo Museale Fiorentino more »
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essential tradition for the Tuscan American Association – this year
twinned with the inauguration of the restored monument to George
Washington – will take place in the Cascine – ippodromo (race track) on
July 5th… the formula is typically American – hamburgers, hotdogs, fun
for kids and families and lots of music for the young and young in
heart. Special treat – a demonstration game of polo, pony rides, and a
great lottery. more »
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