March 17 is the date on which Vittorio Emanuele in 1861 proclaims the Kingdom of Italy. It will be celebrated this year alone, then return to a normal date, mentioned in history books, but not officially celebrated.
The notify the head of state and head of government, which had reached an agreement on upcoming events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italian unity. On 2 June this year will be invited to Rome because the heads of state from 26 countries of the European Union, the United States, Russia and those countries where the largest community of Italian immigrants. Like Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. is the Secretary to the Prime Minister Gianni Letta, during the presentation of events to mark the 150 anniversary of the unification of Italy, in Rome today to reveal details. "The heads of state participating in the parade on June 2 marked 150 years, then after breakfast at the Quirinal Palace, the Capitol will give a salute to Italy." He added: "The initiative is the result of a meeting between Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and President Giorgio Napolitano, who" have agreed to give a particular emphasis on European and international celebrations for the 150th. "
was In fact, March 17, 1861 when the Palazzo Carignano, then the new headquarters of the Italian parliament in Turin, was proclaimed the Kingdom of Italy. With the first meeting of the Italian Parliament on 18 February 1861 and the subsequent proclamation of March 17, Vittorio Emanuele II is the first king of Italy in the period 1861-1878.
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