James Francis Smith's Blog Posts Tagged 'United States' (13)

Recovering and Refocusing, and a Change in Format

Recovering from a stroke provides a fellow time to consider his future. I plan to make 2 changes as my 83rd BD rapidly approaches. …



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Added by James Francis Smith on November 15, 2016 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The Kennedy Crevasse

For over 50 years, the practice of cherry picking, to prove a specific presumption, has trapped those endeavoring to solve Kennedy's assassination in a verbal…

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Added by James Francis Smith on July 4, 2016 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The Final-Word on Kennedy's Assassination

I’d like to take a moment and explain my absence from contributing to “The Wild Geese.” I caught the bug. In my upcoming novel, “The Final-Word,” covering Kennedy’s assassination, I’m bringing SH over from England to resolve the century’s most intently studied, but as yet, unsolved murder. The world’s most famous detective would likely describe his task as assembling an extensive jigsaw puzzle. A puzzle missing many of the pieces — some by intent, others by sloppy…

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Added by James Francis Smith on February 20, 2016 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Oswald's Backyard Photos

Oswald’s Backyard Photos…

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Added by James Francis Smith on October 7, 2014 at 4:59pm — No Comments

Sherlock Arrives to Investigate JFK's Murder

Linkedin Long-Form Post #1 of the Sherlock/JFK Series.

Sherlock Arrives to Investigate JFK's…

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Added by James Francis Smith on September 21, 2014 at 3:00pm — No Comments

IListing of I-A of Renown

I began to assemble this to keep me on track as I research and assemble their exploits.

Luke Ryan’s name is first on the list because he fought for our country’s independence but never set a foot on our soil. Should viewers desire other names added, send to (236sulis@gmail.com) their names and exploits. Revolutionary War & Continental Congress

Luke Ryan – • Exploits posted to www.irishamericanstory.com & to Gerry Regan’s,…

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Added by James Francis Smith on July 7, 2014 at 5:54pm — No Comments

IListing of I-A of Renown

I began to assemble this to keep me on track as I research and assemble their exploits.

Luke Ryan’s name is first on the list because he fought for our country’s independence but never set a foot on our soil. Should viewers desire other names added, send to (236sulis@gmail.com) their names and exploits. Revolutionary War & Continental Congress

Luke Ryan – • Exploits posted to www.irishamericanstory.com & to Gerry Regan’s,…

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Added by James Francis Smith on July 7, 2014 at 5:54pm — No Comments

Irish-Americans of Renown

I began to assemble this list of renowned Irish-Americans (including Scots-Irish) to keep me on track when I research and assemble their exploits. When their exploits are posted to my blog, I'll try to strike through their name. For example: Luke Ryan’s name is first on the list…

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Added by James Francis Smith on June 28, 2014 at 2:30pm — 8 Comments

Luke Ryan: Ireland's Buccaneer

Excerpts from "Irish in the American Revolution," by James Francis Smith

1779

Dublin, Ireland…

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Added by James Francis Smith on June 18, 2014 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

A Dad, and Family, Thrice Blessed in Northeast Phllly

Irish families traditionally revere their mothers, and the Smith clan was no different. My Kindle book The O’Donnells of Philadelphia, however, was set in Port Richmond to preserve the essence of my father’s boyhood before it fades from memory. An Irish section situated in northeast…

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Added by James Francis Smith on June 12, 2013 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Irish-American Authority Takes On 'Killing Kennedy'

Narrative-History with an Irish Flavor

 

An Open Letter to Bill…

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Added by James Francis Smith on June 10, 2013 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Free book "Irish-American Chronicle"

There's still time to receive a free copy of "Irish-American Chronicle." Just send your email address to 236sulis@gmail.com with the subject :The Wild Geese." No message is required. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose. The offer expires Sunday May 13.

Added by James Francis Smith on May 9, 2013 at 1:49pm — 1 Comment

My Irish Story James Francis Smith, author of The Irish-American Story Series

 

The grandson of Big John Meehan from Sligo, Mary Ellen McLaughlin-Keane from Galway, Bridget Munnelly from Mayo, and Matthew Smith from Cavan ended up with the least recognized Irish name of them all. I can’t begin to tell you how many times, I’ve been asked, “Smith, huh! English … right?” When I meet up with my ancestor Mac an Gabhann—the one who anglicized our family name to Smith—he…

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Added by James Francis Smith on March 10, 2013 at 2:10pm — 6 Comments

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