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Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'?

Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'?

FromSky News Daily


Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'?

FromSky News Daily

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Almost every US President since John F Kennedy claims to come from Irish ancestry - and it's not just the White House.Some 45 million Americans claim Irish heritage, 10 times more than the population in Ireland. The two countries have been politically aligned for decades, so why is their relationship so enduring?On the Sky News Daily Sky's senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins with political journalist Aoife Moore are in Belfast to explore what's in it for both countries. Plus David speaks to Dr Richard Johnson, senior lecturer in US policy at Queen Mary about the countries special relationship.Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseEditor: Philly Beaumont
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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