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The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Business

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

November 4, 1999 by Leave a Comment

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: Builders

By Irish America Staff

November 1999

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Henry Ford King of the Road "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently."  He changed the future of this country, and indeed the world, with his revolutionary line of stylish, affordable motor cars. Today the name Ford is synonymous with quality, safety and value for money. He wouldn't have had it any other way.  Born July 30, 1863, Henry Ford … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Builders

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