Aspects of Italian and American History
Post-1900 Italian Immigration
Those who visit the home of their ancestors sometimes expect to see a country whose conditions resemble descriptions given by their grandparents. Today, they find electricity, running water, bathrooms, radio, television, and so on.
It is a marvel to behold the progress made by those ancestors left behind. Italy continuously ranks fifth or sixth highest GNP in the world--not bad for a country that has basically only one abundant natural resource: rocks and stones.
