It was a gesture born of suffering and kindness carried over generations. In 1847, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma sent $170 to Ireland during the Great Famine — a time of mass starvation on the island ...
People in Ireland are paying it forward, inspired by an act of generosity committed more than 170 years ago. In 1847, the Choctaw people collected $170 to send to people in Ireland who were starving ...
DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) -- More than a century-and-a-half ago, the Choctaw Nation donated $170 to the people of Ireland to help them deal with a devastating potato famine. That was a lot of money back ...
Irish Americans have played a crucial role in our great American story — courageously overcoming adversity and hardship to embolden our culture, enliven our spirit, and fortify our way of life. This ...