The battle for influence: Commemoration of transnational martyrs in the Italian diaspora of the U.S. under fascism

This article analyses the role commemoration of Fascist and anti-fascist martyrs played in battle for political influence Italian diaspora United States during Mussolini’s early rule. It is structured around two case studies: socialist leader Giacomo Matteotti, killed Rome 1924, Giuseppe Carisi Michele Ambrosoli, Blackshirts Bronx on their way to Memorial Day parade 1927 New York. Through an examination sites memory ceremonies held both Italy U.S., it adds a transnational element study secular martyrdom construction collective identity, concluding that exchange evident studies added propagandistic power martyrological narrative by drawing meaning from geographical distance Italy.