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The Italian American Museum of Washington DC has launched the IAMDC Podcast created in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the American Republic. The IAMDC was founded with a clear mission: to preserve, promote, and celebrate the history and culture of Italian Americans -and to share that story in our nation's capital, where American history is continuously interpreted and renewed. Through exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, cultural events, and community partnerships, we...

Dennis Raymond Santoli, Esq. a devoted family man, accomplished entrepreneur, and a friend of many in the local Italian American community passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida, at the age of 79. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the eldest of five sons of Raymond and Dorothy Santoli and grew up in a close-knit family that included his Italian paternal grandparents. Dennis attended what is now Case Western Reserve University, where he was a founding member of the Beta Alpha chapter of ...

From growing up in the DC area to his work in organized crime in New York City, to his finding his roots in Italy, Joe Smith has a fascinating story to tell.