Every year on March 17, Americans across the United States grab a pint of Guinness, a bite of Irish soda bread, and their favorite green shirt in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration honoring the patron saint of Ireland and all things Irish.
From the 264-year-old parade in New York City to the tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green, Americans have gone all-out for St. Patrick’s Day for generations. With at least 30 million US residents claiming Irish ancestry, according to the Census Bureau, it’s easy to see why the Irish holiday has become a cultural phenomenon in the United States. But beyond the pints and parades, what mark have the Irish left on America during the other 364 days of the year?
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