League Accomplishments
- The league established chapters in more than 17 states and had over 50,000 members by the summer of 1971.
- Campaigned to have the Italian language taught in the New York City School system.
- Purchased a 250 acre youth center in upstate New York.
- Donated 25,000 toys and candy to underprivileged and hospitalized children in the winter of 1970.
- Some honorary members included Nelson Rockefeller, John Lindsay, Dick Cavett, Mario Biaggi and Frank Sinatra
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