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Shane Leslie, the distinguished Irish diplomat and man of letters, enriched the literary and political landscape of his time with his wit, charm, and intellectual prowess. From his diplomatic service to his prolific writings on history, religion, and culture, Leslie's multifaceted career left an indelible mark on Irish society and Anglo-Irish relations, earning him recognition as a leading figure of his era.

"Every St. Patrick's Day every Irishman goes out to find another Irishman to make a speech to."



"A very considerable body of the German people live in America and propose to fight that Government. Bourke in his great speech last week welcoming the Belgian mission to Boston worked out the President's meaning with care."


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