My grandfather NEVER stopped speaking of his love of this country and flag. During WWII, different countries would invade Italy. 14:17 Each hung their flag, he would have to serve them a banquet, then they would steal from Italy. When the United States hung their flag, he served them a banquet, then they gave to Italy! It was Italy's last hope. Soon after my family would be exiled from Italy. Usually ONLY men, although the women were NOT allowed to return. This is my paternal -grandfather. I have other family accounts, as well as paternal and maternal family members who fought in WWI & WWII, and a maternal great-great-grandfather who fought for the Union in the U.S Civil War. As well as Vietnam, wars in history's past and future.