The 1884 statue of #Leitrim emigrant Margaret Haughery, New Orleans. Known as the “Bread Woman of New Orleans,” “Mother of the Orphans,” & “Angel of the Delta,” she was famed for tireless philanthropy. This is claimed as the first publicly erected statue of a woman in the U.S.
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@irishacw Amazing story! I had to read more about her - so sad, but fascinating. And what an amazing person wams.nyhistory.org/expansions-and…
@irishacw I got the link for the Irish American Civil War songs, thank you. Can't wait but busy ...