What Was the Irish Potato Famine?

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What Was the Irish Potato Famine?

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What Was the Irish Potato Famine? Join us today as we learn about this tragic time in the history of Ireland.
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https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Famine-Irish-history/Great-Famine-relief-efforts
https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/irish-potato-famine

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