Persecution of Catholics in Northern Ireland: A Call for Action

Item — Box: 8, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_12_0034

Letter from Mrs. Ann Korte Expressing Concern About The Persecution of Catholics in Northern Ireland

Scope and Contents

The text is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Mrs. Ann Korte expressing concern about the persecution of Catholics in Northern Ireland. Congressman Jones, who is also Catholic, expresses his understanding of her concern and agrees that it is the role of the United States to speak out against injustice. He explains the historical background of the troubles in Ireland and acknowledges that the issue is not purely religious but also political. He assures Mrs. Korte that he will keep her views in mind and encourages her to reach out with any further concerns or questions.

Dates

Creation: 1986

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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