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[seaglass]

Cork sculpture recalls generosity of Choctaw Nation during Famine

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The generosity of a Native American tribe towards the people of Ireland at the height of the Great Famine will be recalled this weekend with the unveiling of a sculpture to commemorate the event.

The Choctaw Nation of the southeastern states of America were so moved by the plight of the Irish people during the Famine that in 1847 they raised $170 – worth tens of thousands of dollars today – from their meagre resources to aid those starving in Ireland.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/cork-sculpture-recalls-generosity-of-choctaw-nation-during-famine-1.3118580#.WUEnTZXlfWw.facebook

[demmiblue]

1. Donkees posted a thread about this awhile ago:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017401446

Here is the video she/he posted:

A beautiful story. K&R again!

[seaglass]

2. Thanks for reposting it demmiblue, that was wonderful and I hadn't seen it before. n/t

[malaise]

3. That is magnificent

Thanks

[Cha]

4. Beautiful..

Mahalo, seaglass

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. +1. Beautiful in form and spirit. . . . nt

[Cha]

8. Yes, well said, BdLaPaz

[FM123]

5. I wish we as a nation were as generous and appreciative of our Native American brothers & sisters

[BlancheSplanchnik]

10. Me too. 💚💙. n/t

[malaise]

6. Please send this to Chris Matthews, Lawrence & Rachel n/t

[WinkyDink]

9. Thank you for this. It's not something ever taught.

[oasis]

11. Uplifting story. Restores my faith in humankind.

[Enoki33]

12. Thanks for sharing. Strengthens my respect.