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Sons of Italy : ウィキペディア英語版 | Order Sons of Italy in America
The Order Sons of Italy in America ((イタリア語:Ordine Figli d’Italia in America), OSIA) is the largest and oldest Italian American fraternal organization in the United States.〔("Who we are" ). ''The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the largest and longest-established national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States''. Accessed on July 28, 2007.〕 A similar organization exists in Canada.〔("Welcome to the Order Sons of Italy Website" ). ''The Order Sons of Italy of Canada is an organization of men and women devoted to a number of principals which are more specifically set out in the Mission Statement found in this web site''. Accessed on July 28, 2007.〕 ==History== It was founded on June 22, 1905 by Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro to help assimilate Italians into American society during the immigration boom of the early 20th century.〔(【引用サイトリンク】website=OSIA Founder Vincenzo Sellaro )〕 In 1928 Dr. Sellaro was given the key to the City of New York in recognition of his social and medical achievements. After World War II, the organization faced criticism for the "heavy involvement by the OSIA in Mussolini's Fascist propaganda campaign in the 1920s and 1930s".〔("ITALIAN AMERICANS." ) ''Multiculturalism in the United States : A Comparative Guide to Acculturation and Ethnicity''. Westport, CT: GREENWOOD PRESS, 2005.〕 During its history, OSIA has been involved in promoting immigration legislation, assisting in the assimilation process, supporting cooperation, trade, and diplomatic relations between the United States and Italy, initiating social and fraternal events, encouraging educational achievement through scholarships, serving local communities through a variety of cultural events and raising funds for local charities, and providing low-cost group financial investments and insurance.〔(【引用サイトリンク】website=Who We Are - OSIA )〕
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