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Mike Simpson: “I would note that 51 years ago today on St. Patrick's Day, Eisenhower welcomed the first Irish president, president of…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
I would note that 51 years ago today on St. Patrick's Day, Eisenhower welcomed the first Irish president, president of Ireland, to the United States at Reagan Airport.
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Mike Simpson
Republican · Idaho

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Simpson reflects on Eisenhower's historical significance with Ireland.

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