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| | A short history of Italy |
 | | During this rule there are many prime ministers, the most important being Alcide de Gasperi (1945-1953), Amintore Fanfani (1954, 1958-1959 and 1960-1963 and far later 1982-1983 and in 1987), Antonio Segni (1955-1957 and 1959-1960). |
 | | Craxi is succeeded by Fanfani in 1987, by Giovanni Goria (1987-1988), by Ciriaco De Mita (1988-1989), by Giulio Andreotti (1989-1992) and in 1992 by Giuliano Amato of the PSI. |
 | | The PCI splits into the Partito Democratico della Sinistra (Left Democratic Party, PDS), which was moving towards the centre of the political spectrum, and the Partito della Rifondazione Comunista (Communist Refoundation Party, PRC), which vowed to remain communist. |
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