As a statement of politico-philosophic principles, the Manifesto derived from the "Fascism and Culture" (Fascismo e cultura) lecture Gentile delivered in the "Freedom and Liberalism" (Libertà e liberalismo) session of the cultural conference; although officially attended by more than 400 Italian intellectuals, the document bears only 250 signatures.
As a political-philosophical assertion, the Manifesto originated from Gentile's "Fascism and Culture" lecture during the "Freedom and Liberalism" session of the cultural conference; although attended by over 400 Italian intellectuals, it received only 250 signatures.