Following unanimous consent from the National Board, The AOH National Immigration Committee created an Initiative to promote the Irish Perspective on Comprehensive Immigration Reform and highlight March as Irish American Heritage Month. We asked Congress to recognize the important historical role of the Irish throughout US history, and show its commitment to Comprehensive Immigration Reform by wearing an Irish American Heritage Month/Immigration Lapel Pin. The pins were presented to members of Congress along with a card stating: “In March, designated Irish-American Heritage Month since 1991, … [Read more...] about Immigration Chairman’s Report – February 28, 2014
Archives for February 2014
Irish Harpers
Many don’t know that the national symbol of Ireland is the harp, not the shamrock! Ancient Irish harpers were professionals of the highest order. Because their status was one of great honor, their training was long and rigorous. It generally began before the age of 10, and the student had to become the absolute master of three forms of Irish music, the history of the instrument, its maintenance, and all of the scales and arpeggios related to it. It’s no wonder then, that the excellence of Irish harpers was recognized world wide. Dante praised them with rare admiration, as did Francis … [Read more...] about Irish Harpers
AOH Immigration Pin
By Dan Dennehy - National Chairman The National Board and AOH National Immigration Committee created an initiative to promote the Irish Perspective on Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the month of March as Irish American Heritage Month. Beginning in March 2014, we ask Congress to recognize the important historical role of the Irish throughout US history, and show its commitment to Comprehensive Immigration Reform by wearing an AOH Irish American Heritage Month/Immigration Lapel Pin. The pins are presented to members of Congress with an accompanying card stating: “In March, designated … [Read more...] about AOH Immigration Pin
The Fighting Doctor
The month was February in 1861 and the place was Fort Buchanan – a military installation near Apache Pass in the southeastern Arizona territory. At the time, tension was high between the American military and the Chokonen band of Chiricahua Apaches led by a young chief named Cochise. An unrelated Coyotero Apache raiding party had stolen cattle and kidnapped the 12-year old son of a local rancher named John Ward. Ward blamed Cochise and demanded action by the local U.S. Army at nearby Fort Buchanan. Lt. Col. Morrison ordered an inexperienced young Second Lt George N. Bascom, 7th U.S. … [Read more...] about The Fighting Doctor