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Home of the Irish
They fled their homeland to escape poverty, famine, and certain death only to land in a city that didn’t want them. But Chicago’s Irish community fought back, creating vibrant neighborhoods and parishes and building a powerful political coalition like none other. This episode celebrates their faith, courage, and perseverance in the face of widespread prejudice and almost unimaginable challenges. Once outsiders, they came to define the soul of the city. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.
