In the mid-19th century, the streets of St. Louis, Missouri, became a tableau of hope and hardship for the Irish. Escaping the devastating grip of the Great Famine that began in 1845, waves of Irish immigrants found themselves on American shores, their hearts heavy with loss but buoyed by the promise of a new beginning. St. Louis, a burgeoning hub of commerce and industry, offered a glimmer of opportunity. Yet, the reality awaiting them was a far cry from the dreams that had fueled their journey across the Atlantic.
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