Voting at Bologna
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Voting at Bologna
The people of Bologna vote to join the united Italy
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1860 Bologna Join Risorgimento Vote Voting
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the historic moment when the people of Bologna, Italy, gathered to cast their votes in the plebiscite of March 1860, an event that marked a significant turning point in the country's unification process. The Risorgimento, or Italian Renaissance, was a period of political upheaval and social change that saw the Italian states come together to form the Kingdom of Italy under the House of Savoy. The scene depicted in this photograph is one of hope and determination, as the citizens of Bologna exercised their democratic rights to decide their future. Dressed in their finest attire, they queued patiently, their faces expressing a range of emotions from solemnity to excitement. The polling station, a simple wooden table, was manned by election officials, who diligently recorded each vote. The date of March 1860 was a pivotal moment in Italian history, as it marked the beginning of the end for the Papal States and the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. The plebiscite, organized by the provisional government of Victor Emmanuel II, allowed the people of various territories to decide whether they wanted to join the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. The success of the plebiscite paved the way for the final unification of Italy under the House of Savoy. This photograph is a testament to the power of the people and their ability to shape their own destiny. It is a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that led to the creation of a unified Italian state and the establishment of a democratic system of government. The image also highlights the importance of civic engagement and the role of the ballot box in shaping the course of history.
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