George Washington and the Irish: Incredible Stories of the Irish Spies, Soldiers, and Workers Who Helped Free America
Discover the untold story of the vital role the Irish played in the American Revolution.

George Washington changed the world and saved democracy by defeating the British during the American War of Independence. The Irish role in the American Revolution, the war for the ages, has never been correctly reported. Because many of the Irish who fought were poor and illiterate and left no memoirs, their stories and role have never been told. Until now. 

The Irish played a huge role in the American Revolution, not just on the battlefield but also in the field hospitals and in the framing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn the story of the famous spy Hercules Mulligan, who saved George Washington’s life on two occasions and who was famously portrayed by Okieriete Onaodowan in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Hamilton. Discover the story of Edward Hoban, a carpenter from Ireland who Washington tasked with building the most famous residence in the world: the White House.

Niall O’Dowd, author of Lincoln and the Irish and A New Ireland, takes readers on a journey into the unexplored contributions of the Irish in the American Revolution and behind the scenes of the relationships of some of those men and women with the first president of the United States. These unsung heroes of the American Revolution have never gotten their due, never had their story told, until now, in George Washington and the Irish. 
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George Washington and the Irish: Incredible Stories of the Irish Spies, Soldiers, and Workers Who Helped Free America
Discover the untold story of the vital role the Irish played in the American Revolution.

George Washington changed the world and saved democracy by defeating the British during the American War of Independence. The Irish role in the American Revolution, the war for the ages, has never been correctly reported. Because many of the Irish who fought were poor and illiterate and left no memoirs, their stories and role have never been told. Until now. 

The Irish played a huge role in the American Revolution, not just on the battlefield but also in the field hospitals and in the framing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn the story of the famous spy Hercules Mulligan, who saved George Washington’s life on two occasions and who was famously portrayed by Okieriete Onaodowan in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Hamilton. Discover the story of Edward Hoban, a carpenter from Ireland who Washington tasked with building the most famous residence in the world: the White House.

Niall O’Dowd, author of Lincoln and the Irish and A New Ireland, takes readers on a journey into the unexplored contributions of the Irish in the American Revolution and behind the scenes of the relationships of some of those men and women with the first president of the United States. These unsung heroes of the American Revolution have never gotten their due, never had their story told, until now, in George Washington and the Irish. 
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George Washington and the Irish: Incredible Stories of the Irish Spies, Soldiers, and Workers Who Helped Free America

George Washington and the Irish: Incredible Stories of the Irish Spies, Soldiers, and Workers Who Helped Free America

by Niall O'Dowd
George Washington and the Irish: Incredible Stories of the Irish Spies, Soldiers, and Workers Who Helped Free America

George Washington and the Irish: Incredible Stories of the Irish Spies, Soldiers, and Workers Who Helped Free America

by Niall O'Dowd

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Discover the untold story of the vital role the Irish played in the American Revolution.

George Washington changed the world and saved democracy by defeating the British during the American War of Independence. The Irish role in the American Revolution, the war for the ages, has never been correctly reported. Because many of the Irish who fought were poor and illiterate and left no memoirs, their stories and role have never been told. Until now. 

The Irish played a huge role in the American Revolution, not just on the battlefield but also in the field hospitals and in the framing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn the story of the famous spy Hercules Mulligan, who saved George Washington’s life on two occasions and who was famously portrayed by Okieriete Onaodowan in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Hamilton. Discover the story of Edward Hoban, a carpenter from Ireland who Washington tasked with building the most famous residence in the world: the White House.

Niall O’Dowd, author of Lincoln and the Irish and A New Ireland, takes readers on a journey into the unexplored contributions of the Irish in the American Revolution and behind the scenes of the relationships of some of those men and women with the first president of the United States. These unsung heroes of the American Revolution have never gotten their due, never had their story told, until now, in George Washington and the Irish. 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781510769397
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication date: 03/01/2022
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 9.10(w) x 6.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Niall O’Dowd is the founder of IrishCentral, Irish America Magazine, and the Irish Voice newspaper. He is also responsible for publishing IrishCentral.com and the Irish Emigrant newspaper in Boston. Niall was awarded an honorary doctorate by University College Dublin for his work on the Irish peace process, which was a subject of a book, Daring Diplomacy, and a PBS Special, An Irish Voice. He has written for the New York Times, the Guardian, Huffington Post, and the Irish Times. He lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: Freedom's Sons and Daughters-the Story of the Irish and George Washington xiii

Prologue: A Fine Day for Freedom xix

Chapter 1 Hercules Mulligan, Thinker, Tailor, Sleeper Spy 1

Chapter 2 Mary Waters, Angel of the Camps 25

Chapter 3 The President's Beloved Housekeeper and Washington's Kindness 31

Chapter 4 The Socialites Plan Their Ball as the Irish Camp Followers Almost Starve 37

Chapter 5 The Heroic Days and Party Nights of General Henry Knox and Wife Lucy 43

Chapter 6 Eyewitness to History-John Fitzgerald Crossed the Delaware by Washington's Side 51

Chapter 7 The Irish Patriot Who Invented the Name "United States of America" 61

Chapter 8 Timothy Murphy Fires the Shot that Changed America 69

Chapter 9 Dramatic Saint Patrick's Days as Washington Proudly Wears the Green 81

Chapter 10 Washington's Inner Irish Circle Revealed 89

Chapter 11 The Only Catholic to Sign the Declaration Was the Richest Man in America 97

Chapter 12 By Land and By Sea-How a Former Irish Cabin Boy Founded the American Navy 103

Chapter 13 The Irish Orphan Who Became a Founding Father and Informed Washington He Was Elected President 111

Chapter 14 The Remarkable Irishman Who Witnessed Washington and Franklin's Last Meeting-and Corrected Washington's Writings 121

Chapter 15 Extract from Benjamin Franklin's Remarkable Letter from Ireland 131

Chapter 16 How an Obscure Irishman Built the White House but Used Slaves to Do It 137

Chapter 17 Where Did Slavery Come From in the First Place? 157

Chapter 18 The Irish Boy Soldier Named Andrew Jackson Who Fought Bravely for Washington 161

Chapter 19 The World Turns Upside Down as Kate Barry Becomes Southern Paul Revere 169

Chapter 20 "The Conway Cabal"-A Rogue Irish General Seeks to Overthrow Washington 175

Chapter 21 Washington Hangs an Irishman-Traitor or Fall Guy? 185

Chapter 22 How Gilbert Stuart Escaped an Irish Prison to Create One of the Most Famous Paintings in History 193

Epilogue: Washington's Family Celebrated Irish Links For Generations 201

Index 203

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