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Italian National Fascist Party

The Italian National Fascist Party was a political organization led by Benito Mussolini that governed Italy from 1922 to 1943. It promoted a totalitarian regime characterized by authoritarian control, nationalism, and militarism. The party rejected democracy, suppressed political opposition, and used propaganda and violence to maintain power. Fascism emphasized the strength of the nation and the state over individual rights, often glorifying wartime expansion. Under Mussolini’s rule, Italy aligned with Nazi Germany, contributing to WWII. The party's policies ultimately led to oppressive governance, economic control, and Italy's involvement in aggressive military campaigns.