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Irish-Americans

How the Irish became White. Or why Pete Hegseth likes St. Patrick Day and not Black History Month

John Fea   |  March 17, 2025

Over the San Antonio Express-News, Sig Christensen asks why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put an end to Black History Month and other celebrations of identity in the military, but gave a pass to St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a fair question. […]

The Author’s Corner with David M. Emmons

Rachel Petroziello   |  October 29, 2024

David M. Emmons is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Montana. This interview is based on his new book, History’s Erratics: Irish Catholic Dissidents and the Transformation of American Capitalism, 1870-1930 (University of Illinois Press, 2024). JF: What […]

The Author’s Corner with Catherine V. Bateson

Rachel Petroziello   |  November 4, 2022

Catherine V. Bateson is Associate Lecturer of American History and American Studies Chief Examiner at the University of Kent. This interview is based on her new book, Irish American Civil War Songs: Identity, Loyalty, and Nationhood (LSU Press, 2022). JF: […]

The Author’s Corner with Alan J. M. Noonan

Rachel Petroziello   |  October 11, 2022

Alan J. M. Noonan is an independent historian. This interview is based on his new book, Mining Irish-American Lives: Western Communities from 1849-1920 (University Press of Colorado, 2022). JF: What led you to write Mining Irish-American Lives? AN: I have […]