Ravenna celebrates Alcide De Gasperi with an exhibition dedicated to his political commitment
The city of Ravenna is paying tribute to one of the most important figures in 20th-century Italian history. Until October 14, at the Oriani Library, it is possible to visit the exhibition titled “Servus Inutilis – Alcide De Gasperi and politics as service.”
The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to delve into the life and thought of Alcide De Gasperi, founder of the Christian Democracy party and the first Prime Minister of the Italian Republic. The title of the exhibition, “Servus Inutilis,” recalls the humility with which the statesman viewed his own role in the institutions.
Through historical documents, photographs, and testimonies, the exhibition explores the concept of politics understood not as personal power, but as a constant commitment to the service of the common good and the citizens. De Gasperi is, in fact, remembered as one of the founding fathers of the European Union and a key figure in the reconstruction of Italy in the post-World War II period.
The initiative represents an important moment of reflection for understanding the roots of Italian democracy. The Oriani Library, located in the historic center of Ravenna, invites students, history enthusiasts, and citizens to discover this biographical and political narrative.
The exhibition remains open to the public for several weeks, offering a significant cultural opportunity for those who wish to explore the country's past. Admission is an opportunity to rediscover the values of integrity and dedication that characterized De Gasperi's work during the crucial years of national history.