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On the heels of his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, JFK traveled northward to Ireland, where his great-grandparents emigrated from in the 19th century. The first Irish Catholic president, JFK's visit was both meaningful for him personally and a rousing and significant event for the people of Ireland. We'll hear about the impact of his trip and speak with Dr. Catherine Healy, Historian-in-Residence at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, about JFK's travels in the country.
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On the heels of his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, JFK traveled northward to Ireland, where his great-grandparents emigrated from in the 19th century. The first Irish Catholic president, JFK's visit was both meaningful for him personally and a rousing and significant event for the people of Ireland. We'll hear about the impact of his trip and speak with Dr. Catherine Healy, Historian-in-Residence at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, about JFK's travels in the country.

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