The National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista or PNF) emerged as a result of the fragmented Italian political landscape following World War I. Founded on this date, the party was the brainchild of Benito Mussolini, who sought to create a movement that would unify Italy under a singular nationalistic agenda. The PNF grew out of existing nationalist groups and veterans’ associations discontented with the Treaty of Versailles and the perceived weakness of the Italian state. A series of public demonstrations and rallies had already begun to coalesce around Mussolini's vision of a powerful, authoritarian regime.

The foundation meeting took place in Rome, drawing attention from political observers and rivals alike. Mussolini's charismatic leadership and the party’s promise to restore national pride resonated with many Italians facing economic hardship and political instability. The party promoted ideologies that rejected liberal democracy and socialist movements, advocating for a strong state governed by a single leader, which Mussolini ultimately embodied. The appeal of the party grew quickly, leveraging propaganda and mass mobilization strategies that capitalized on public discontent.

The PNF began to gain a foothold in the Italian Parliament, gradually implementing policies that aligned with fascist principles. Over the next few years, Mussolini would consolidate power, establishing a dictatorship that would have profound implications for Italy and Europe. The rise of the PNF is remembered as a critical turning point that would lead Italy into a totalitarian regime, aligning it with other fascist movements across the continent leading up to World War II.