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Fifteenth Anniversary of Ardeatine Caves Massacre Observed in Italy

March 25, 1959
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The fifteenth anniversary of the Ardeatine Caves Massacre was observed today in solemn ceremonies attended by Premier Antonio Segni and other officials of the Government, the Army and members of Parliament. The Premier spoke briefly on the urgent need of a continuing fight against neo-Fascism.

Chief Rabbi Elio Toaff of Rome held a memorial service near the graves and later veterans of the Italian Partisan Brigades held a mass memorial meeting.

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