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Episode 133: The 1844 Philadelphia Riots

Episode 133: The 1844 Philadelphia Riots

Update: 2021-05-26
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In 1844, Philadelphia, a hub for Irish immigration to the United States, witnessed a series of violent Nativist riots that targeted Irish Americans and Roman Catholic churches. In our season finale, Zachary Schrag discusses the events leading up to the Philadelphia Nativists Riots of 1844, who was there, and how it fits into the broader […]
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Episode 133: The 1844 Philadelphia Riots

Episode 133: The 1844 Philadelphia Riots

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