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Reconnecting Roots

Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island

Exploring why so many Irish left for America and why it’s worth looking back on.

Aired 04/08/2020 | Expires 04/08/2026 | Rating TV-G

Reconnecting Roots

Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island

Season 2 Episode 203 | 27m 2sVideo has Closed Captions

Exploring why so many Irish left for America and why it’s worth looking back on.

Taking the immigration story back overseas on a visit to Ireland, Gabe answers the question of why so many Irish people came to America. This helps us to better understand the DNA behind our diverse nation, while examining true immigrant success stories.

Aired 04/08/2020 | Expires 04/08/2026 | Rating TV-G

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Reconnecting Roots is presented by your local public television station.

Distributed nationally by American Public Television.

Reconnecting Roots

Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island

Season 2 Episode 203 | 27m 2sVideo has Closed Captions

Taking the immigration story back overseas on a visit to Ireland, Gabe answers the question of why so many Irish people came to America. This helps us to better understand the DNA behind our diverse nation, while examining true immigrant success stories.

Aired 04/08/2020 | Expires 04/08/2026 | Rating TV-G

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