Patrick for his heroic example and devotion to the gospel. to the land of Ireland for her myth and magic. her laughter and valor. her human friendliness and her agelong endurance. I owe it to myself. too. to make it clear that I appreciate the great part men and women of Irish blood have played in the history of America. and in every phase of our life. A1441 Through many long years. the Irish in America. coming as penniless refugees from poverty and starvation. from political oppression and religious restrictions. were largely confined to laboring jobs. It was they who built many of the railroads of America. the roads and canals. the ditches and sewers. But while they were laboring at these tasks. with long hours and low pay. they built more than the physical roadways and railways and waterways of our land.
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