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

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New York City 1890

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

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Building America’s Cities

The First Irish Catholic President 

The Irish in the Movies 

Writers & Artists

Bright Future

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Maureen O'Hara