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One of the more memorable scenes in the film "Gangs of N.Y." depicts immigrants getting off a ship from Ireland and becoming citizens on the dock in New York and then "enlisting" in the army seconds afterwards.
In his latest article, Damian Shiels gives his observations on how true to life this scene is.
http://irishamericancivilwar.com/20...k-recruiting-the-irish-straight-off-the-boat/
In his latest article, Damian Shiels gives his observations on how true to life this scene is.
http://irishamericancivilwar.com/20...k-recruiting-the-irish-straight-off-the-boat/