A Brief History of St. Patrick's Day

The Luck O' The Irish?
Embracing St Patrick's Day traditions is a rite of passage for American politicians. Whenever the holiday falls during a major political campaign, you can count on seeing candidates (Irish and non-Irish alike) marching alongside bagpipers. Here, Ronald Reagan receives a personalized shamrock at the White House from a supposed leprechaun.

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