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Giuseppe Garibaldi: The Two Sicilies, which have been redeemed by Italian blood, and which have freely elected me their dictator, form an…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
The Two Sicilies, which have been redeemed by Italian blood, and which have freely elected me their dictator, form an integral part of one and indivisible Italy under her constitutional king, Victor Emanuel, and his descendants.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

From a decree issued during the unification of Italy, he declares the Two Sicilies' integration into the new Italian kingdom under Victor Emanuel.

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