Communism
...stence,” September 10, 1954 Concerned with the expansion of communism, the United States continued to pursue a policy of containment. Many believed that the Soviet Union existence threatened the safety and freedoms of mankind. Knudsen, “Saigon or Bust,” May 18, 1972 With the establishment of communism in Eastern Europe and
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The Story of Duffy’s Cut
...as attended by members of the Duffy’s Cut Project, dignitaries of both the United States and Ireland, and the public. In his remarks, Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald reminded attendees that each person is created in God’s image and “Although these Irish immigrants were deprived of their human rights in this
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