President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2018 as
Irish-American Heritage Month
Issued on: February 28, 2018
During the month of St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate Irish‑American Heritage Month and the
tremendous role Irish immigrants and their descendants have played in the development of our
great Nation. Irish-American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the nearly 33
million Americans with Irish ancestry and their tremendous contributions to the betterment of
our country. This month, and every month, we appreciate their efforts in helping usher in a
new era of American prosperity.
Irish Americans have distinguished themselves in every sector of American life. Many have
been among the key architects of our country’s greatness. Nine of the men who signed our
Declaration of Independence were of Irish origin. Presidents Andrew Jackson, John F.
Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and many others have traced their roots to the Emerald Isle.
Businessman Henry Ford, founder of one of America’s most iconic companies, was the son of
an Irish immigrant.
For centuries, the tenacious Irish spirit, paired with American self-reliance, has helped Irish
immigrants and their descendants realize incredible dreams. With religious devotion, strength
rooted in the love of family, and confidence in the promise of America, Irish Americans have
engaged in the American experience in robust and meaningful ways. Their neighborhoods,
schools, churches, and workplaces have affirmed the importance of faith, industry, and
learning. It is, therefore, no wonder that American art, business, and public life are marked by
Irish names and symbols.
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