Donations came from individuals and large corporations alike. and ranged from $5.000 to $50.000. The committee was comprised of leading members of greater Bostons Irish community. and included college presidents and bank presidents. professors and writers. musicians and artists. and representatives of the major Irish Organizations throughout the state. Massachusetts artist Robert Shure designed the Memorial. which features twin bronze statues depicting the odyssey of the Irish immigrant from tragedy to triumph Mr. Shure is a wellregarded artist whose works include the bust of George Washington at the Washington Memorial in Washington. as well as the Korean War Memorial in the Charleston Navy Yard. Boston.
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