A new look at Irish immigration to Boston with Hidetaka Hirota
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of 19th-century Irish immigration to Boston and the resulting societal responses.
In this episode, we're talking about the wave of Irish immigrants that arrived in Boston in the 19th century — and how the response to their arrival led to policies and prejudices with an enduring impact on the region and the nation. Helping us talk through these thorny issues is Professor Hidetaka Hirota, author of 'Expelling the Poor.'
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