15. Who Did the Irish Support in the American Revolution?

15. Who Did the Irish Support in the American Revolution?

1:06:24 Apr 6, 2025
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America won its independence from the British in the 1770s. Although not widely known, the Irish played a significant role in the conflict. They fought in several key battles, and numerous signatories of the Declaration of Independence were Irish – it was even printed by an Irishman. However, that’s not the full story, as many Irish also fought in the British Army.Join Damian and Fin as they pick apart the history.SourcesJohn Barry Dictionary of Irish Biography Pierce Butler Dictionary of Irish Biography John Dunlap and the U.S. Declaration of Independence Don N Hagist, Roger Lamb's American Revolution: A British Soldier's Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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