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On this episode of Our American Stories, The First Amendment promised freedom of religion, but the reality in America was not always simple. In the nineteenth century, Catholics faced discrimination in politics, education, and public life.

Archbishop John Hughes emerged as one of the most forceful defenders of American Catholics. Called “Dagger John” for the cross he signed before his name, Hughes fought for the right of Catholic families to educate their children and practice their faith without interference, setting the stage for modern religious freedom. Richard Daniel McCann, author of Hughes: Lion of American Catholicism, shares the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The First Amendment promised freedom of religion, but the reality in America was not always simple. In the nineteenth century, Catholics faced discrimination in politics, education, and public life. Archbishop John Hughes emerged as one of the most forceful defenders of American Catholics. Called &ldquo;Dagger John&rdquo; for the cross he signed before his name, Hughes fought for the right of Catholic families to educate their children and practice their faith without interference, setting the stage for modern religious freedom. Richard Daniel McCann, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHughes-Catholicism-Richard-Daniel-McCann%2Fdp%2F1608626741&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce84efb7e6aeb4863097008de6e3f698e%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639069415879001564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BBDyLHAwiBjMh1IMuGInxHIE3hl8bh7PACSwWgX5MpI%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Hughes: Lion of American Catholicism</a>, shares the story.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

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John Hughes: The Irish Bishop Who Fought for Catholics in America

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