Irish in America

"Up from city streets" cover the success of the Irish in joining mainstream American society in the early 20th century, using the phenomenal political achievements of Al Smith, a Democrat from New York, as a touchstone. "Success" shows how Eugene O'Neill's play A long day's journey into night described the Irish-American experience, and follows the career of the Joseph Kennedy and his sons in amassing power and influence, culminating in the election of an Irish-American as President of the United States. Re-creates Irish-American history through photos, film footage, drawings, and interviews with Irish-Americans.

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"Up from city streets"
"Success"
"Long journey home"@en
"Long journey home"
"Great hunger"
"All across America"

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""Up from city streets" cover the success of the Irish in joining mainstream American society in the early 20th century, using the phenomenal political achievements of Al Smith, a Democrat from New York, as a touchstone. "Success" shows how Eugene O'Neill's play A long day's journey into night described the Irish-American experience, and follows the career of the Joseph Kennedy and his sons in amassing power and influence, culminating in the election of an Irish-American as President of the United States. Re-creates Irish-American history through photos, film footage, drawings, and interviews with Irish-Americans."@en
"Chronicles the history of Irish immigrants in America, including their initial arrival and the poverty, disease, and religious bigotry they faced. Follows the emergence of Irish-American heroes in the late 19th century and the ultimate success of international celebrities such as the Kennedys and playwright, Eugene O'Neill. A celebration of a people who helped build America ; includes musical performances."
"With tender personal remembrances, rare archival images and the rousing music of some of today's most popular singers, this TV program traces the history of Irish immigrants in America from 1607 to modern times."@en
"With tender personal remembrances, rare archival images and the rousing music of some of today's most popular singers, this TV program traces the history of Irish immigrants in America from 1607 to modern times."
"Traces the history of Irish immigrants in America from 1607 to contemporary times."@en
"A celebration of a people who helped build America ; includes musical performances."@en
"A celebration of a people who helped build America ; includes musical performances."
"A celebration of a people who helped build America."