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The first Kennedys: the humble roots of an American dynasty

The first Kennedys: the humble roots of an American dynasty

Thompson, Neal, author.
Large Print 2022

"Based on genealogical breakthroughs and previously unreleased records, this is the first book to explore the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple who escaped famine, created a life together in a city hostile to Irish, immigrants, and Catholics, and launched the Kennedy dynasty in America. Their Irish ancestry was a hallmark of the Kennedys' initial political profile, as JFK leveraged his working-class roots to connect with blue-colla...

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Immigrants Massachusetts Boston Biography
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Kennedy family
Kennedy, Bridget Murphy, 1825?-1888
Kennedy, Patrick Joseph, 1858-1929
Kennedy, Patrick Joseph, 1858-1929 Family
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ISBN:
9781432899165
1432899163
Edition:
Large print edition
Description:
pages cm
large print
Other Title:
Humble roots of an American dynasty
Notes:
"The text of this Large Print edition is unabridged. Other aspects of the book may vary from the original edition."--Title page verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Bridget the refugee
Bridget and Patrick
Bridget: Alone
Bridget and P.J.
P.J.
Epilogue: Joe and John
Family tree
LCCN:
2022004423
Control Number:
3189803
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