FOCUS: Vermont’s Irish Rebel Captain John Lonergan

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Guest: William L. McKone, President of Vermont Fenian Society

Vermont writer Liam McKone brings to life the story of Captain John Lonergan, Union soldier during the Civil War and recipient of the United States Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg. The author talks to host Margaret Harrington about the Fenian movement to rid Ireland of British occupation.

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1 Thursday March 18, 2021 at 5:25 PM
2 Friday March 19, 2021 at 10:20 PM
3 Saturday March 20, 2021 at 3:20 AM
4 Saturday March 20, 2021 at 9:20 AM
5 Tuesday March 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM
6 Friday March 26, 2021 at 2:20 PM
7 Tuesday March 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM
8 Thursday April 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM
9 Monday May 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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