The Common Man Becomes a Citizen

The B.C. University of the Air, a public service of a national broadcasting company, and its independent affiliated stations presents another chapter in the historical series, We Came This Way. Let's not close this program for details about the booklet M.B.C. as prepared to supplement and aid in your enjoyment of this program.

And now we present the story of Joseph Mazzini, another step for liberalism. He came this way. It is 1861 and the thousands have at large taken off the yoke of that oppressor.

All people gathered in the streets of the Curric Reader to pay homage to the saviors of Italy to the men who have given her people union and freedom. They say Victor Emmanuel himself is in the procession, so I heard, and of course, Garibaldi and Cabal.

I tell you friend, this is a great day for Italy. Careful, careful, make room for this old man and let him do. Oh, sorry, it's in your eye. There. Can you see the street now?

Yes. Thank you, my son. Yes. I can see now. Who is that old man in the long black gown? He looks familiar, does he not? I have seen him somewhere. Look, you're a fellow. He seems faint.

Are you all right, Senor? You must be careful. You might get hurt in the clouds. No, my son. I can't be hurt now. I'm a senior. Why are you here? Oh, forgive me, but this celebration isn't for such as you.

This is for the new Italy. No, son. This celebration isn't for me. Perhaps you're right. I shouldn't have come. But have I to do with the new Italy? What has the new Italy to do with me?