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The American Role in the Ceasefire

By Emer Mullins

November/December 1994

November 29, 1994 by Leave a Comment

October, 1994 at Logan Airport, Boston. Gerry Adams stands behind Senator Ted Kennedy speaking at the podium, lending his support.

Emer Mullins reports on how Irish America flexed its muscle to help the historic peace process in Northern Ireland. It ended, finally, after months of speculation, months of hope, and months of hard work by the strongest Irish American lobby yet seen in Washington. The IRA declared a "complete cessation" of military activity on August 31, 1994, bringing to a close a terrible … [Read more...] about The American Role in the Ceasefire

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