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Irish Political Power in Cathedral Square
Providence saw a significant influx of Irish immigration throughout the nineteenth century. Initially, the Irish were persecuted for their Catholic faith. They built community and political power around their churches. This exhibit traces the history of Irish political power: from early immigration to political dominance through the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in what is now downtown Providence.
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The Hiker Monument: White Manliness, US Imperialism, and Colonial Erasure
Kitson condensed the Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and China Relief Expedition by following the popular tradition of centering the white...