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politics2 years ago

Joe Biden's Ireland Trip: Confusion, Meetings, Reactions, and Affection

US President Joe Biden confused New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team with the British military force known as the Black and Tans that terrorized Ireland during a speech in a pub in Dundalk on the first day of his three-day visit to Ireland. The White House corrected the gaffe by crossing out "Black and Tans" and inserting "All Blacks" in the official transcript of the remarks. The mistake trended on Twitter and zinged around international media coverage of the visit, but in Ireland, most commentary seemed to view it as funny and harmless.

via The Guardian US|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Irish visit stirs controversy and unity.

During his visit to Ireland, President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to a rugby team as "Black and Tans," the pejorative name given to British police recruits assigned to fight the Irish Republican Army in the 1920s. Biden has been trying to balance soaking in his Irish ancestry while staying out of historical political grudges during his four-day swing to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Biden also made a clear jab at England, saying that "Biden is English." On Thursday, Biden is set to address Ireland's parliament and meet with Irish leaders.

via USA TODAY|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Ireland Visit: Gaffes, Security Mishaps, and Affection.

President Biden made a cringeworthy gaffe during a speech in Ireland, mistakenly referring to the British military force "Black and Tans" instead of the New Zealand rugby team "All Blacks." The "Black and Tans" were notorious for their brutal treatment of Irish civilians during the Irish War of Independence. Biden's trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended decades of sectarian violence. A top-secret document containing the itinerary for his visit to Belfast and information about his protective detail was found in the street, prompting a security scare.

via New York Post |
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politics2 years ago

President Biden's Ireland Visit: Controversies and Affection

During his trip to Ireland, US President Joe Biden confused New Zealand's "All Blacks" rugby team with the notorious "Black and Tans" British military unit that fought the Irish Republican Army a century ago. Biden made the gaffe while trying to pay a compliment to Irish rugby player Rob Kearney. The mistake caused a stir on social media in Ireland, with some poking fun at Biden's affinity with Irish rebel history and folk songs.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

President Biden's Ireland Visit: Confusion, Reactions, and Security Breach.

US President Joe Biden appeared to confuse the All Blacks rugby team with the Black and Tans, a British reserve troop deployed against Irish rebels in the 1920s, during a speech at a pub in Ireland. Biden was paying tribute to his relative and former Irish rugby player Rob Kearney when he referenced a 2016 match against the New Zealand team. The president also reflected on his family connections to Ireland during his visit to his ancestral home region in County Louth.

via The Independent|
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