21. The Italian Republic granted the site extraterritorial status in 1952. 22. In the same time, Giuseppe entered the new legislative body of the Italian Republic . 23. He has always denied any political ambitions and said he recognizes the Italian republic . 24. Nevertheless, Alexios'attempt to exploit the commerce of the Italian republics resulted in considerable resentment. 25. On May 11, 1948 he was elected the second President of the Italian Republic . 26. Vittorio Emanuele died in Brussels four months after the proclamation of the Italian Republic . 27. It appears also in both merchant and military naval flags of the Italian Republic . 28. In 2006 he was made " Commendatore al merit " of the Italian Republic . 29. "For some time I've recognized the Italian republic and I have no political ambitions," 30. In 1996 she was awarded Grand Officer of the Italian Republic for artistic merits.