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Mother and Child Day

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A fascist national ritual instituted by Mussolini to celebrate motherhood and childhood as expressions of national strength and racial vitality.

AP course connection

Topic 8.6: 8.6 Fascism and Totalitarianism

Unit 8

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