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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: Business

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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Brian P. Burns Art Collector He's a man of many talents -- business executive, attorney and philanthropist -- but it is perhaps for his extensive and unequaled art collection that Brian Burns is best known. Through his efforts, the work of dozens of Irish artists is exhibited regularly at various locations throughout the U.S. In 1996, an exhibition titled "America's Eye: … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Business

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Law

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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William J. Brennan, Jr. Lion of the Court "The law is not an end in itself, nor does it provide ends. It is preeminently a means to serve what we think is right. " Considered one of the most influential shapers of public policy in the nation, the late Justice William Joseph Brennan, Jr., was best known for his support of civil rights, and particularly freedom of speech. … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Law

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Medicine

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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Dr. Kevin Cahill Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Kevin Cahill is the president general of the American Irish Historical Society, as well as a distinguished doctor whose patients have included Pope John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and several UN Secretary Generals. He was the first American ever to receive the Grand Cross Pro Merito Melitersi, a papal award. Among his many other … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Medicine

The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Politics

By Irish America Staff

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