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{}-->In October 1985, in a landmark moment for the organization, Frank Sinatra,
the sole honoree at NIAF's 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner, told the assembled
crowd that to him "the NIAF award was special because it came from family."
Ronald and Nancy Reagan joined Frank and Barbara Sinatra on the dais that
evening, and the President praised NIAF's work in honoring the American Dream.
Hi Carl, There is an excellent video of the dinner. Reagan's
tribute to Sinatra is very heartfelt.Ed In this October 19, 1985 file photo,
singer Frank Sinatra applauds next to first lady Nancy Reagan at the National
Italian-American Foundation's 10th Anniversary Gala in Washington.