On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
People of Palermo, I thank you in the name of Italy for your resistance.
Said by
Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgPeople of Palermo, I thank you in the name of Italy for your resistance.
From a speech in Palermo, expressing gratitude for the city's resistance against opposing forces.
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