The American Civil War Begins; 150,000 Irishmen Will Serve With the Union Forces, and 40,000 With the Confederacy

April 12, 1861

The American Civil War begins; 150,000 Irishmen will serve with the Union forces, and 40,000 with the Confederacy

The American Civil War begins; 150,000 Irishmen will serve with the Union forces, and 40,000 with the Confederacy — The American Civil War begins; 150,000 Irishmen will serve with the Union forces, and 40,000 with the Confederacy
April 12, 1861

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