Pioneers and Presidents

The travels, achievements and influences of Ulster Scots in America are recounted by Wendy Austin.

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The Scots-Irish make their mark in their ‘promised land’ of America
Some say the Ulster Scots made the most significant contribution to politics, religion, culture and commerce in the U.S.
First U.S. Presidential visit to Northern Ireland
Bill Clinton makes a historic visit to Northern Ireland.
William of Orange defeats James 11
The Siege of Derry in 1689 and how William went on to defeat James in the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 is outlined.
The covenanter vision of God’s kingdom on earth
The covenanter vision of God’s kingdom on earth caused many Scots to search for a new life in Ireland, Canada and America.
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