I rise today to offer a joint resolution calling for May 13. 1992. to be designated as Irish Brigade Day. This day has been chosen to commemorate the day in 1779. when members of the Irish Brigade volunteered their services to John Paul Jones. The United States of America has always been a Nation of immigrants and those of Irish descent have always been characterized by their defense of liberty. The officers and men of the Irish Brigade in the service of France. volunteered to fight for American Independence in 1775. 3 full years prior to French intervention. The soldiers of the Walsh regiment of the Irish Brigade volunteered to serve as American continental Marines with John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme Richard.
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Irish are characterized by their defense of liberty.