198: 1919 – Italy II

Period political cartoon commenting on the Italian Fascist politician’s warning that “either the state will embrace Fascism or Fascism will replace the state.”

Vittorio Orlando’s walking out on the Paris Peace Conference backfired, and his government lost a vote of no confidence.

Angry Italian socialists clashed in the streets with disgruntled Italian fascists over the future of Italy until, faced with the choice of crushing the fascists or inviting them into government, the King chose the latter.

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Fanfare

Opening Theme

Giovinezza”
Composed in 1909 by Giuseppe Blanc. Public domain.
Public domain recording. Source.

Closing Theme 



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