Washington, March 17 -- Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) introduced a House resolution honoring the extraordinary contributions of Irish colonists to the American War for Independence, coinciding with the Irish efforts to push the British out of Boston on St. Patrick's Day. This resolution is especially important as Congress prepares to recognize America's great heritage during our nation's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
The resolution recognizes that Irish immigrants and Americans of Irish descent played a significant role in securing America's freedom from 1775 to 1783. Historians estimate that up to 40 percent or more of the Continental Army consisted of Irish-b...