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Archived Debunking a Myth: The Irish Were Not Slaves, Too (nytimes.com)
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Debunking a Myth: The Irish Were Not Slaves, Too - The New York Times
'Contemporary accounts in Ireland sometimes referred to these people as slaves, Mr. '
'They often hijack specific atrocities committed against black slaves and substitute Irish people for the actual victims. '
'On social media, they are primarily a creature of Facebook, where they have been shared millions of times. '
'Hogan said it was upsetting for many Irish people to see that history “used as a weapon” by Americans who claim a connection to the country. '
'Mr. '
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'Contemporary accounts in Ireland sometimes referred to these people as slaves, Mr. '
'They often hijack specific atrocities committed against black slaves and substitute Irish people for the actual victims. '
'On social media, they are primarily a creature of Facebook, where they have been shared millions of times. '
'Hogan said it was upsetting for many Irish people to see that history “used as a weapon” by Americans who claim a connection to the country. '
'Mr. '
This has been an automated message.