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By Irish America Staff November 1999

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Song and Dance

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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The Dorsey Brothers Sultans of Swing To fans of jazz and swing, the Dorsey brothers need no introduction. As musicians, composers and dance band leaders, they are inextricably linked with the swing craze during the big-band era of the 1930s and 1940s. Their numerous hits include "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "I'll Never Smile Again," and "Boogie-Woogie." In all, they … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Song and Dance

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Writers and Media

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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Nellie Bly Newshound "Energy rightly applied can accomplish anything."  Nellie Bly's biographer, Brooke Kroeger, captured the essence of his admirable subject when he wrote: "In the 1880s, she pioneered the development of 'detective' or 'stunt' journalism, the acknowledged forerunner to full-scale investigative reporting." Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864 to … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Writers and Media

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: The Services

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November 1999

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Reverend Francis Duffy Fighting Father "If I've helped anyone become a better man and he loves me for it, that's my Distinguished Service Cross." Beloved pastor and battlefield legend, the Reverend Francis Patrick Duffy, also known as "Fighting Father Duffy," was truly a man of the people. From the rarefied world of academia to the trenches of World War I France to … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: The Services

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Community

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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Dorothy Day Heroine "Don't call me a saint. I don't want to be dismissed so easily." From time to time there comes an individual whose life exposes the limitations of the written word. Dorothy Day was such a person. Her strength, singularity and ability to nudge humankind a little further up the ladder of emotional and spiritual evolution goes beyond language. As a … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Community

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Politics

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November 1999

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Bill Clinton President "The [Irish] people want peace; the people will have peace."  It is unparalleled in the history of the American presidency to have an occupant of the Oval Office who has worked so hard and so long to bring peace to Ireland. Soon after entering office, Bill Clinton took a calculated risk for peace when he granted a visa to Gerry Adams, the leader … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Politics