A Toast to the Irish Regiment, New York’s ‘Fighting 69th,’ on St. Patrick’s Day
The Irish Regiment has been ‘a beacon of truth, justice, and the defense of the United States.’

Americans celebrating Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day can do so by toasting the legendary 69th Infantry Regiment. “The Fighting Irish” embody the spirit behind today’s parades and parties, with laurels from two dozen campaigns, including combat roles dating back to the Civil War.
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