[SoCalPol]

*lots of clarity about the war in Manhattan for instance*

Most of those who took part in the riots were new to America and mosty from Ireland.

They did not have the American backbone and pride to fight for saving the Union.

I Had ancestors who fought in the Union Army in the Civil War
also had several great great and 3rd great grandfathers living in New York City at that time.

[wardaddy]

fight for saving the Union.

and they would be proud of you for being one of the few today to get that being the actual reason

[neverdem]

Most of those who took part in the riots were new to America and mosty from Ireland.

They did not have the American backbone and pride to fight for saving the Union.

"No Irish Need Apply"

The Irish and the American Civil War

"Whenever anything absurd, forlorn or desperate was to be attempted, the Irish Brigade was called upon". Even the Confederates acknowledged their bravery. It was General Lee who christened the First Regiment "The Fighting 69th". At the Battle of Malvern Hill, when Stonewall Jackson saw the 69th advancing against him, he remarked in frustration; "Here come those d--- green flags again!"

"Garryowen"