VE Day 80: 'Northern Ireland, the United States and the Second World War', by Dr Simon Topping
Автор: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
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'Northern Ireland, the United States and the Second World War', by Dr Simon Topping
Following the United States’ entry into the Second World War, Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to welcome American soldiers in January 1942. By the end of the conflict, more than 300,000 had passed through the province. Among the Americans were thousands of black soldiers who were broadly welcomed by the people of Northern Ireland, contrasting with the segregation and racism they faced at home. This talk examines the political and social impact of the ‘friendly invasion’ of US servicemen in Northern Ireland.
Dr Simon Topping is Associate Professor of United States History at the University of Plymouth. He has published extensively, and his book on American soldiers in Northern Ireland was launched in 2022.
This talk was delivered at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum on 13 May 2025 as part of our VE Day 80 Talks Programme: https://www.lisburnmuseum.com/news/ve...
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