Firm believers in the principles of democracy. they fought gallantly through the War for Independence. and it has been estimated that during the Revolutionary War. 38.6 percent of the names on the muster rolls of Washingtons forces could be identified as Irish. On April 2. 1784. Lord Mountjoy. addressing the House of Commons. was reported to have said: I am assured. from the best authority. the major part of the American Army was composed of Irish. * * * it was their valor determined the contest. * * * America was lost because of the Irish immigrants. Since the founding of our Nation. the IrishAmericans have made their mark in every phase of our national life. There was the great lawyer.
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