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Paul O’Dwyer

Civil Rights Champion

By Niall O’Dowd
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

Since his childhood in Mayo during the worst of the Black and Tan atrocities, Paul O'Dwyer has been a fearless champion of human rights. During the Red Scare and the civil rights movement he stood up for the oppressed regardless of personal cost. He was an early ally of the State of Israel and helped persuade President Truman to recognize this nation's independence. His law … [Read more...] about Paul O’Dwyer

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