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Nativism Yesterday and Today – The Case of the Irish

November 15, 2012 by InThePastLane 8 Comments

People who rail against immigrants and minorities these days would do well to study up on their American history.  Take for example the case of the Irish. Today the descendants of Irish immigrants constitute one of the most prosperous (second only to Jewish Americans) and powerful ethnic groups in … [Read more...]

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Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion – And The Election That Got Away

October 29, 2012 by InThePastLane Leave a Comment

In late October 1884 Republican candidate James G. Blaine seemed all but certain to win the presidency.  With the election only one week away, he was campaigning in New York City, wooing the vital Irish Catholic vote to secure New York State and its many electoral votes.  Everything was going his … [Read more...]

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