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“Italy and the United States are strong allies and really close friends.” President Joe BidenMarch 1, 2024 The United States established diplomatic relations with Italy in 1861 following the unification of most of the peninsula into one state and re-established relations in 1944. Today the United States and Italy enjoy warm and close relations as Allies, partners, and friends. As steadfast and active transatlantic partners, the United States and Italy have sought to foster democratic ideals and international cooperation. The relationship is based upon our shared values and principles – democracy, freedom, respect for human rights – and reinforced by…