The Diverse Celebrations of St. Patrick's Day
American presidents have celebrated St. Patrick's Day in various ways, including drinking Guinness, exchanging shamrocks, and participating in parades. President Joe Biden, who boasts his Irish roots, met with the Irish prime minister and received a bowl of clovers. It's estimated that half of U.S. presidents' relatives have Irish ancestry. John F. Kennedy delivered a powerful speech on St. Patrick's Day in 1954 and addressed the Irish parliament in 1963, while Richard Nixon presented a crystal vase to the Irish ambassador in 1969.