Italian Fascist Party

The Italian Fascist Party, founded by Benito Mussolini in 1919, was a political movement that promoted nationalist, authoritarian, and militarist ideas. It aimed to strengthen Italy through centralized control, suppress opposition, and restore national pride following World War I. The party rejected democracy, advocating for a strong leader and state authority, often using propaganda and violence. Fascism in Italy led to Mussolini’s dictatorship, the suppression of civil liberties, and alignment with Nazi Germany during World War II, ultimately causing widespread suffering and contributing to the war's devastating impact.