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The Forgotten Soldiers of the Mexican-American War

Irish-Americans hold a unique place in our history. On this day 174 years ago, Irish-American immigrant and hero James Shields captured hundreds of prisoners in the battle of Churubusco, during the Mexican-American War. He went on to become the only person in American history to serve as Senator for three different states. He founded the first Irish colony in the state of Minnesota. But the men he captured in Mexico also played a shocking role in Irish-American history: they were the St. Patrick’s Battalion, fellow Irish immigrants. These men had deserted the U.S. Army to help the Mexicans resist American invasion. Why did a group of Irishmen fight fiercely against their adopted home? What would become of them once captured by James Shields? And how were they remembered once the war was over? Learn about the forgotten soldiers of the Mexican-American War. Original air date: August 20, 2021 | Season 5, Episode 4 Logan Ledman and Sam Temple are excited to share this fascinating story of nationalism, brutal warfare, and multicultural rebellion in the face of imperialism. Special thanks to composer Sam Dwyer for the 1855 Theme. Images courtesy of the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institute, and the National Library of Ireland. Contact the 1855 History Team by emailing [email protected] Go 'Like' their Facebook page here: facebook.com/1855FaribaultHistory 1855 is produced by Steamboat Media Company LLC.