By the latter quarter of the 19th century. the Irish were significantly adding the strength of their cultural heritage to the life of their new homeland. and were making contributions that increasingly enriched American development. Today we can point to any area of endeavor and find Americans of Irish descent who have achieved recognition. A large proportion of the Irish people entered the field of entertainment. Their work did much to dispel the fears and change the attitudes of many Americans toward Irish immigrants. Irish songs that are still popular today swept the country during the late 1800s. Such actors and entertainers as Edwin Booth.
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