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
Harry Truman
“Wild Bill” Donovan: Irish-American War Hero and Superspy
“Wild Bill“ Donovan had many fascinating friends, including Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond – the fictional, globe-trotting superspy. Donovan’s real-life feats, however, surpassed even Bond’s wildest exploits. Perhaps no other Irish American served his country more daringly, yet Donovan’s largely clandestine service to America is still greatly under-appreciated. Born in … [Read more...] about “Wild Bill” Donovan: Irish-American War Hero and Superspy