105 years and the clear memory of that June 2, 1946, when women voted for the first time. His is a lesson in freedom and a precious wish for young people

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Feb 25, 2026

THEhe most touching moment of Sanremo 2026 is not a song, but the face of Gianna Pratesi. At 105 years old, the “lady of the Republic” took the stage for remember the first women’s vote in 1946. “At home we were all left-wing, I voted for the Republic without doubts”, he clearly told Carlo Conti.

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