Horace Greeley. founder of the New York Tribune. and Harold Ross. founder of the Now Yorker. were all ScotchIrish. The majority of IrishAmerican Protestants today define themselves as "Irish." not "ScotchIrish." By and large. the term "ScotchIrish" fell into disuse over the years as discrimination against Catholics in this country declined. Immigrants to America from all parts of Ireland. whether Catholic or Protestant. have made brilliant contributions to the success of America. Those of us who are committed to a just and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland know that peace will only be achieved there when both traditions are treated equally and fairly. and when mutual respect and a goodfaith political process replace bombs and bullets as the means for settling disputes. Irelands extraordinary contributions to America reflect Irelands two great traditions--Protestant and Catholicand America honors them both on St.
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