print email comment close Milestones of the Italian American Experience URL: http://www.niaf.org/milestones/ Description: "This timeline [1492-2003] strives to capture the richness of the Italian American experience and to highlight the many valuable contributions this special group has made to the United States. ... 'Milestones' also explores the adversities encountered by Italian Americans." Provides material about topics such as Christopher Columbus and Italian maritime exploration, Frank Sinatra's legendary performances, and Nancy Pelosi becoming House minority leader in 2003. From the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Author: LaGumina, Salvatore Publisher: National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) LII Database Information: Record 24623 created by Maria Brandt on 10/01/2007 Last modification on 10/02/2007 Published: 10/10/2007   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24623