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What happened to Sandro Pertini during WWII?

  • He became a general

  • He was imprisoned

  • He moved to the U.S.

  • He became a diplomat

Answer

During World War II, Sandro Pertini, later to become the seventh President of Italy, faced imprisonment due to his staunch opposition to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and the fascist regime. As an active member of the anti-fascist resistance movement, Pertini's unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy brought him into direct conflict with Mussolini's totalitarian rule, resulting in his detention.
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