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flag Irish PM Martin honored famine victims at Philadelphia's Irish Memorial, marking the tragedy's legacy and Irish immigrants' impact on America.

flag Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin honored the millions who died or emigrated during Ireland’s 1845–1852 famine during his first day in the U.S., laying a wreath at the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia with his wife, Mary. flag The memorial, created by sculptor Glenna Goodacre after visits to Ireland, depicts the suffering, resilience, and hope of those who fled, with an estimated one million deaths and two million emigrants, many settling in America. flag Martin praised the artwork for conveying the emotional depth of the famine beyond statistics, emphasizing its role in preserving history and honoring the enduring legacy of Irish immigrants in shaping the United States.

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