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On this episode of Our American Stories, from the 17th to 19th centuries, Catholics were some of the most persecuted people in America. Following the arrival of the Irish after the Potato Famine stood one man who would go toe to toe with hostile Protestants. This is the story of Archbishop John Hughes, the man who helped create a system for the Irish to flourish and pursue their American Dreams. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, from the 17th to 19th centuries, Catholics were some of the most persecuted people in America. Following the arrival of the Irish after the Potato Famine stood one man who would go toe to toe with hostile Protestants. This is the story of Archbishop John Hughes, the man who helped create a system for the Irish to flourish and pursue their American Dreams. 
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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.

Our American Stories

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.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

The Irish Chieftain of American Catholicism - Dagger John Hughes

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