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Radio Ulster,1 min

Conditions of Emigration

The Ulster-Scots

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It is estimated that 1/4 million people left Ireland for the colonies. President Bill Clinton gives a speech about America's connections to Ulster. Helen Mark hears that not all of the immigrants came as 'free' people - many were indentured servants who had to serve masters for a number of years. (Broadcast: 22/05/1999)

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