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Chapter member Patrick Mc Gowan will present " Caught in a Jam: Repatriating Americans from Europe at the Start of WWII”.An estimated 100,000 American citizens were caught in Europe at the start of WWII. Efforts to get them home were complicated by political attitudes in the U.S. and Ireland as well as naval events in the North Atlantic. The travails of one particular liner carrying nearly 600,000 Irish-Americans back to NYC in October, 1939 captured the world's attention and is an important part of the story you will hear.
Patrick holds degrees from Fairfield University and Montclair University. He is a former English teacher, Department Supervisor and Director of Curriculum at Westwood High School in NJ. He enjoys reading, walking, running, genealogical research and all things Irish
Admission: Free to IACI and Belmar FSOS ; $10 for Guests
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Friendly Sons of The Shillelagh, 815 16th Ave,Belmar, New Jersey, United States
