The Cadets of the “Giulio Douhet” Air Force Military School in Florence celebrated “Holocaust Memorial Day”. The meeting, held in a “Round Table”was coordinated by the Teacher of History and Philosophy, Professor Benerice Rossi, who spoke on the theme regarding historical and philosophical aspects, further explored also through the screening of historical/documentary films.
In this context, the topic “ was addressed by Professor Rossella Rossi.“The forgotten Holocaust of the Romani people”Particularly moving was the participation and testimony of Mr. Umberto Di Gioacchino, representing the Jewish Community of Florence, who, through recounting his own personal story, offered a comprehensive historical overview from the years of deportation and extermination to the present day. The Commander of the School, Colonel Claudio Icardi, invited the students“to fully understand that history and to remember so that what happened is not repeated, overcoming stereotypes and prejudices”The event concluded with a reading from the writings of Primo Levi. The activity is part of interdisciplinary projects designed to explore current and historical themes, aiming to help students reflect critically and with awareness on what is happening and has happened, in order to “to destroy the dangerous worm of intolerance and prejudice” – as declared by a student during the final debate.
