MUSSOLINI SAYS NATIONAL EXPANSION IS "ABSOLUTE NECESSITY"
Cremona, Italy (JFK+50) On September 7, 1920, Benito Mussolini* gave a speech here in Cremona** disclaiming interest in imperialism but calling for "the absolute necessity of national expansion."
Il Duce gave instructions to his audience at the outset of his speech "not to interrupt...until the end." He said...
"We are not for war, but we will not hesitate to fire upon those that attack us."
Mussolini concluded with these words...
"Now is the time for...a healthy political activity that brings national life back to its proper place free from the burden of tassels and statutes.
Because our only ideal is the maximum greatness of Italy."
Benito Mussolini received a "great ovation" with shouts of "Long live Italy," and "Long live Mussolini."
*Benito Amilcare Andrewa Mussolini (1883-1945) was born in Predappio, Italy. BAAM became a socialist politician & journalist at the Avanti newspaper. He served in the Royal Italian Army in WWI. He founded the National Fascist Party & served as Italy's Prime Minister 1922-1943, & as Duce of the Italian Socialist Republic 1943-1945.
**Cremona is located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy & situated on the left bank of the Po River. It is the capital of the province of Cremona & known for its musical history & traditions.
SOURCE
"Speech in Cremona, September 7, 1920," by Benito Mussolini, Biblioteca Fascista, March 3, 2012, www.bibliotecafascista.blogspot.com/
Benito Mussolini
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