Presentation On The Irish Revolution Planned May 13

New London CT

10 May, 2021

11:52 AM

Description

Press release from SECWAC: May 10, 2021 The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Fearghal McGarry is to speak on the Irish Revolution, 1919-1921 at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021, via Zoom. The virtual presentation is free for members; $20 for non-members. Registration is required. Fearghal McGarry will discuss how 2021 marks the culmination of a remarkable series of 100th anniversaries of events that significantly impacted the twentieth century: World War I, the Russian Revolution, the first commitment of American troops to a land war in Europe, and the beginnings of the end of the British Empire with the independence of (most) of Ireland after a bitter War of Independence, 1919-1921. Professor McGarry will discuss the Irish revolution within its transnational and global contexts. McGarry's presentation is part of the SECWAC 2021 monthly Speaker Series. Register in advance at https://scwac.wildapricot.org/event-4232326. This press release was produced by SECWAC. The views expressed here are the author's own.