The St. Patrick’s Day Parade’s Political Origins

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The St. Patrick's Day Parade's Political Origins
Throughout the 19th century, large public celebrations to mark St. Patrick's Day became potent political symbols. And while the legend of St. Patrick has ancient roots in Ireland, the modern notion of St. Patrick's Day came into being in American cities in the 1800s.
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