Irish in America
Our Story
The story of the Irish in America is one that is the subject of great research, scholarship, and of course, myth and legend. We hope, in these few pages, to give you a small taste of that story. And, we certainly do not expect to be the final word on a story that will continue.
Who Discovered America?
Influence in Colonial Government
The Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary War Heroes
Opportunities on Streets
Paved with Gold
Abundant Land and Manifest Destiny
The First Irish American President
Building America
An Gorta Mór
The Civil War
Influence on America’s Pastime
The Next 100 Years
Building America’s Cities
The First Irish Catholic President
The Irish in the Movies
Writers & Artists
Bright Future
