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Francesco di Pinedo

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Francesco di Pinedo

Members of the Knights of Columbus Fraternity pose in 1924 for a picture with Francesco Di Pinedo (center with knickers), the famed Italian aviator, dubbed the “Italian Lindbergh.” Courtesy of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Image from the Italian Community Digital Archives. All rights reserved.

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Conte Verde

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Conte Verde

Confetti flies as family and friends prepare for a festive outing aboard the Conte Verde, owned by the Massa and Castagnola families, in the late 1920s, on San Diego’s waterfront. Courtesy of the Massa-Castagnola Families. Image from the Italian Community Digital Archives. All rights reserved.

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