Voyage of Mercy

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 806, Segment 1

Dec 31, 2020 • 33m

In a massive nationwide effort, the US sent tons of food and supplies to Ireland in the wake of the Potato Famine of 1847. This mission of mercy changed the face of humanitarian aid forever and cemented Irish loyalty to America. Guest: Stephen Puleo, author, "Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America's First Humanitarian Mission"

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The Largest Humanitarian Operation That You Never Heard OfDec 31, 202021mStephen Puleo shares the heartwarming story of the first major international aid effort, when Americans rescued the Irish during the Irish Potato Famine of 1847. Douglas Smith explains the largest humanitarian operation that you probably never heard of when the United States aided Russia during its famine in 1921.

Stephen Puleo shares the heartwarming story of the first major international aid effort, when Americans rescued the Irish during the Irish Potato Famine of 1847. Douglas Smith explains the largest humanitarian operation that you probably never heard of when the United States aided Russia during its famine in 1921.