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Kearny

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United Irish Associations of West Hudson

2 days ago

Military Facts You May Not Know About Irish-Americans for Veterans day.

During the harsh winter of 1779-1780, General George Washington realized that his troops needed a morale boost, so he gave his soldiers one day off — St. Patrick’s Day. The date already held special significance for Washington. Four years prior, on March 17, 1776, the general had his first major strategic victory when he chased the British out of Boston.

One-third to one-half of the American troops during the Revolutionary War were Irish-Americans. One well known Irish-American, Andrew Pickens, joined another Irishmen, Francis Marion in leading the most daring group of soldiers during the war.

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United Irish Associations of West Hudson

2 weeks ago

Belated Happy Birthday US Navy, October 13, 1775.

John Barry, who is considered ‘The Father of the American Navy’, was born in County Wexford, Ireland in 1745. His family was driven out of Ireland by the British and their cruel Penal Laws. He immigrated to America and joined the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He was the first captain placed in command of a US warship by General George Washington.

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John Barry (naval officer) - Wikipedia

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John Barry (March 25, 1745 – September 13, 1803) was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in the United States Navy. He came to be widely credited as "The Father of the American Navy" (and shares that moniker with John Paul Jones and John Adams)[1] and...

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United Irish Associations of West Hudson

4 weeks ago

This week we will be introducing the Honorees for the 2019 Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Watch the page for all of the info! ...