It was also the first time that an American President visited Northern Ireland. On a sunny day in Dublin. a huge crowd turned out to hear the Presidents address in front of the Bank of Ireland at College Green where he was awarded the Freedom of the City. And later that day he addressed Irelands Parliament. the Dill. Among other things. the President spoke eloquently about the tragedy of the famine 150 years ago and the most bittersweet of blessings which came from itthe arrival in America of Irish immigrants who would help build our country. Today. 44 million Americans claim Irish descent. They are Protestants and Catholics.
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