A lot happens in March and that includes Irish American Heritage Month. According to irishamericanheritagemonth.com, "Since 1991, presidents of both political parties have designated March as Irish American Heritage Month to recognize the contribution that Irish immigrants and their descendants have played in the formation of our Nation."
Check out their web site for stories about Irish Americans, like astronaut Colonel Eileen Collins, film director John Ford, and American Revolution hero, Commodore John Barry.
You can also read their article, "Once Again, No Irish [Heritage Month] Need Apply," questioning why the Smithsonian Institute recognizes other national heritage months, but not the Irish American.
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