As events commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War continue into 2015, there is still an opportunity for Ireland to recognize the enormous contribution of tens of thousands of Irishmen who gave their lives, limbs hearts and minds in this conflict. A commemorative stamp would be a fitting tribute and as An Post are looking for suggestions for a commemorative issue, would you like to make this suggestion by filling in their form here ? It will only take a few minutes!
Read more on this in the repressed item from Irish in the American Civil War blog
Stamp Your Mark on Irish Commemoration of the American Civil War.
I just watched a PBS program on ‘The Irish Brigade’. An infantry of Irish immigrants, mostly from New York who fought for the Unionist to help abolish slavery. They should be remembered most defintely!
Absolutely Kerry – why not recommend them to An Post Stamp commemoration committee . Thanks so much for dropping in to my blog! Angela