Library of Congress

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In March, the National Archives celebrates the contributions of Irish Americans in our nation’s history during Irish American Heritage Month.

Smithsonian Institution

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Explore collection items related to Ireland and Irish American history and heritage. Enjoy the music of Ireland with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

National Archives and Records Administration

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Compiled by Mary Champagne, Mark F. Hall, Anne Toohey, and Abby Yochelson, Reference Specialists.

The March 2023 U.S. Presidential Proclamation

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During Irish-American Heritage Month, I think of my great-great grandparents — the Blewitts of County Mayo and the Finnegans of County Louth.  Like so many other Irish immigrants who sought a new beginning in the United States, they arrived on our shores with hearts full of hope and dreams of the future.  With grit and determination, they worked hard.  And as they built their lives, they helped build America — never forgetting where they came from, always remembering the courage and pride they brought with them from the old country, and passing these traits down to each new generation. 

Irish Soldiers in the Union Army

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Since before the founding of our Nation, Irish immigrants have arrived on our shores with an unyielding spirit of determination that has helped define America’s soul and shape our success across generations.