Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated througho ut the United States\, however it has not always been so. Irish immigrants who arrived in the United States in the 19th century were treated with co ntempt. Through the use of primary sources including music\, photographs\, newspaper articles\, and cartoons\, this informative and entertaining tal k helps us understand how the Irish went from despised refugees to an accl aimed ethnic group who have made major contributions to every facet of Ame rican life.
\nDr. John F. Lyons was born in London\, England\, to Ir ish parents. He lives in Chicago and works as a professor of history at Jo liet Junior College\, where he teaches classes in British and US history.& nbsp\;
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