June 2 is not just any day for Italy, is a date that takes us back to a crucial crossroads in the country's history.
On this day, the Italians joined, voting in an atmosphere of universal suffrage for the first time, to make a groundbreaking decision: break ties with the Savoy monarchy, imbued withshadow of fascism and the Second World War. Instead, the people chose to take the path of a constitutional republic.
It was a historic moment he saw Italian women vote for the first time.
During the institutional referendum of 2-3 June 1946, the majority of the population voted a favor of the republic, with a significant 54,3% vote.
Marking the end of one era and the beginning of another, the Court of Cassation officially declared Italy a republic on 18 June.
The program of TV broadcasts dedicated to the Republic Day
This year, Republic Day will be an eventful Friday, with celebrations that can be followed live on numerous TV channels. Rai offers a series of stimulating programs dedicated to the event, immersing itself in historical details and offering moments of entertainment.
Rai programs in evidence
| Preferred Date | Canale | now | Program Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1st June | Rai 1 | 17:50 | Concert for the Republic Day |
| Thursday 1st June | Rai 1 | Second evening | Special Door to Door |
| Friday June 2th | Rai 1 | From 9: 45 | Live coverage of the ceremony at the Altare della Patria and military parade |
| Friday June 2th | Rai 3 | 13:15 | Program "Past and Present" |
| Friday June 2th | Rai 3 | 16:10 | “From parliamentary classrooms to school classrooms. Constitution Lessons " |
| Friday June 2th | Premium Rai | 23:15 | Miniseries "De Gasperi: the man of Hope" |
Celebrations on Other Channels
In addition to the coverage of Rai, many other television channels participate in the Republic Day with unique content.
| Canale | Program |
|---|---|
| Tv2000 | Documentary "My father, Alcide De Gasperi" |
| Sky Art HD | Documentary "The tricolor: the flag of the Italians" |
| Channel 5 | Musical evening "Greens for all" |
