Harry Truman's Irish Links To judge by the rush to claim kinship with him by this year's presidential contenders, Harry S Truman may well be on his way to history's accolade as one of the most effective Presidents of all time. Both Bush and Clinton kicked off the official Labor Day start to the campaign by claiming the Truman legacy. More than any other President with the … [Read more...] about Hibernia
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By Irish America Staff April 1992
The Story of Anne Moore On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore, a 15-year-old from County Cork, Ireland, stepped ashore at Ellis Island and, as the first immigrant at the new station, was awarded a $10 gold piece. The government of Ireland has approved the funding of a life-size bronze statue for placement in Cobh harbor showing Annie Moore going up the gangplank. And on this side … [Read more...] about Hibernia
Hibernia
By Irish America Staff May 1992
Brown and Clinton Come Out Swinging on Irish Issues Washington's policy towards Ireland and Irish-related issues could be drastically changed after the November election, if either one of the Democratic presidential contenders has their way. A specially-formed peace envoy, similar to those sent to other "trouble spots" such as Central America or the Middle East, was just … [Read more...] about Hibernia
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By Irish America Staff March 1992
The Stewards of the Charitable Musical Society request the favour of the Ladies not to come with Hoops this day to the Musick Hall, Fishamble Street. The Gentlemen are desired to come without their swords." This was the notice that appeared in the Dublin Faulkners' Journal on April 5, 1742, before the public rehearsal of the "Messiah" by Handel. Doors opened at 11 a.m. The … [Read more...] about Hibernia
Hibernia
By Irish America Staff February 1992
That's the question currently inflaming the intelligentsia of Putnam County, a rocky chunk of exurbia some 60 miles north of New York City, Its 247 square miles are home to 88,971 inhabitants and some 200 mysterious stone chambers that were built either 150 or 3,000 years ago, depending on who you talk to. Some of the best examples are in the woods off Whangtown Hollow Road in … [Read more...] about Hibernia