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Ireland's Great Famine in Irish-American History: Memory and Meaning 

Ireland’s Great Famine arguably represents the cornerstone event in Irish-American immigrant history. The episode that began with the failure of successive potato crops in the mid-19th century mobilized an epic transatlantic voyage undertaken by almost two million Irish. This Famine floodtide duly transformed Irish immigrant settlement and the ethnic identity in America over the next century and beyond. 

Combining contemporary accounts with compelling illustrations and images, this presentation tracks the enduring impact of the Great Hunger and its ongoing significance within America’s Irish community. 

The presenter, Mary Kelly, is a Professor of History at Franklin Pierce University, specializing in Irish American culture and identity.

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