Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day
The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious
The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious
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