Let Us Begin: A Homecoming

Published: Nov. 2, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

On the heels of his \u201cIch bin ein Berliner\u201d speech, JFK traveled northward to Ireland, where his great-grandparents emigrated from in the 19th century. The first Irish Catholic president, JFK\u2019s visit was both meaningful for him personally and a rousing and significant event for the people of Ireland. We\u2019ll hear about the impact of his trip and speak with\xa0Dr. Catherine Healy, Historian-in-Residence at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, about JFK\u2019s travels in the country.