Saturday, June 2, 2012

Republic's Birthday

Navy flag, Swan fan Makkum, Italia sailship, port of LivornoToday is the “Festa della Repubblica” (Republic Day): in 1946, on June 2nd, Italians choose the republic over the monarchy with a referendum.
(The Navy flag of the sailship “Italia”, picture taken last April)

See also: June 2nd - Republic Day - Italia
External links: Festa della Repubblica
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Congratulations. May peace continue to govern your country.

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  2. VirginiaJune 2, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I am happy to join in the celebration!!!!
    V

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  3. RandyJune 2, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Congratulations, nice looking flag.

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  4. Babzy.BJune 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    good choice :)

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  5. Cezar and LéiaJune 2, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Wise choice indeed!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  6. DinaJune 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    A beautiful, lively picture for Festa della Repubblica.
    Happy Republic Day to you and all Italy.

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  7. brattcatJune 2, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    happy republic day. i hope you are spending it doing things that please you.

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  8. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    We did it in 1910. Great shot of the flag!

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  9. BirdmanJune 2, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Flags intrigue me. The colors and the symbolism so important.

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  10. HalcyonJune 2, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Happy republic day! Will you get an extra day off on Monday?

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  11. cieldequimperJune 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    After we cut our king's head off, it got touchy for the monarchy... Have a good day celebrating (despite the earthquakes).

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  12. jooJune 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Congratulations!

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