1969: A crazy year for Irish America
The year that exploded myths and time-worn stereotypes
Published Monday, September 28, 2009, 4:14 PM
Updated Monday, September 28, 2009, 4:14 PM
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The British Army, seen here in a 1971 clash with women in Belfast, arrived in Derry in August 1969 and stayed for 38 years
Notre Dame finally changed its policy in 1969, pleasing the Irish’s many fans across the U.S.
The fifth-ranked Fighting Irish took on # 1 Texas in the Cotton Bowl following the 1969 season. The Irish lost 21-17.
That may seem fitting, given the way 1969 played out in Irish America. But it also meant that the Irish – the football team and the millions of Americans who traced their roots to Ireland – were back.
Fighting? Maybe. But still a force to be reckoned with.
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dukmarshal@aol.com | May 01, 2011, 08:56 PM EDT
I remember 1969 very well as that was also the year I married. I really admired Devlin's courage in stand up to the oppressors in NI,even though I did not agree with some of her other political stands. 1969 was a year of turmoil. And also in 1969 we also saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.
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