Examines the history of the seven million Irish who emigrated to America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including the causes of the exodus and the immigrant experience in the United States. Uses photographs, archival footage, manuscript material and interviews with Irish immigrants to describe their experiences and the influence they have had on American culture
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Immigrants United States InterviewsIrish Americans HistoryFilms for hard of hearing peopleAméricains d'origine irlandaise HistoireFilms pour personnes ayant une déficience auditive
Examines the history of the seven million Irish who emigrated to America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries including the causes of the exodus and the immigrant experience in the United States. Uses photographs, archival footage, manuscript material and interviews with Irish immigrants to describe their experiences and the profound influence they have had on American culture
