Italian Legends

The Italians That Built America: Dr. Maria Montessori

5/3/2025 WCIR.biz

Dr. Maria Montessori went against imposed gender limitations of the time and became the first female doctor in Italy.

The Italians That Built America: Amedeo Obici

5/2/2025 WCIR.biz

Amedeo Obici was born in 1877 in the northern Italian region of Veneto.

The Italians That Built America: Amadeo Pietro Giannini

5/1/2025 WCIR.biz

The Bank of America, the largest bank in the country, was established by Amadeo Pietro “A.P.” Giannini in San Francisco.

Italian-American Sports Legends: A Legacy of Athletic Excellence

7/19/2023 WCIR.biz

Italian-Americans have made an indelible mark on the sports world, showcasing their incredible talents, fierce determination, and unwavering passion for competition.

The Italians Who Built America: Leonard Riggio

10/21/2021 WCIR.biz

Riggio had built the largest book-selling company in the entire world

The Italians Who Built America: Ken Langone

10/21/2021 WCIR.biz

Home Depot Co-Founder

The Italians That Built America: Guglielmo Marconi

10/12/2021 WCIR.biz

Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor and engineer best known for his work in long-distance radio transmission and his development of “Marconi’s law.”

The Italians That Built America: Lee Iacocca

10/12/2021 WCIR.biz

Lee A. Iacocca was a rock star among American CEOs in the 1980s.

The Italians That Built America: Anthony T. Rossi

10/10/2021 WCIR.biz

Anthony T. Rossi was an Italian immigrant who founded Tropicana Products

The Italians That Built America: Mother Frances Cabrini

10/7/2021 WCIR.biz

Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint, founded 14 American colleges, 98 schools, 28 orphanages, eight hospitals, learn more:

The Italians That Built America: The Italian Immigrant

10/2/2021 WCIR.biz

They were our mothers, fathers, grandfathers, grandmothers, great-grandfathers, great-grandmothers and beyond.