In the 19th century, debates about contract workers sorted immigrants into "natural" and "unnatural" categories.

As the United States invaded Mexico in 1846, Los Patricios, a group of immigrants, took up arms for Mexico to defend their ...

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There are few buildings in New York City that have witnessed more Irish American history than Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral on ...

Stories of three Irish immigrants who stand out in the history of Joplin’s early days led off a Monday night meeting of t City Council. Chad Stebbins, retired Missouri Southern State University ...

The influx of laborers required to operate mills during the early 1800s are responsible for shaping the culturally diverse ...

Another annual tradition that accompanies the flag raising is an award for community members who embody “the spirit of St.

Given the oppressive conditions under which they lived and worked, it’s hard to imagine how 19th Century Irish immigrants had time to volunteer as firefighters. Yet they did, according to firefighting ...

The United States has long been a country of immigrants, shaped by generations seeking freedom, opportunity, and a better ...

Aer Lingus representatives, Music City Irish Fest's CEO Brenda Willis, Irish musician Niall McCabe highlight long ties ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Rhode Island has always been a place shaped by immigrants, from the Irish who arrived in the 19th century to the diverse communities that continue to ...