... were divided in Ireland during the political struggles. Families were known to mourn during a New Year's Day for they knew they wouldn't be able to see their families. (Stokes 36-39) Many other songs only contain biblical references in the lyrics, which show Bono's faith that he had to rediscover through his life. He at times found doubt in his beliefs ... HIV/AIDS relief for Africa. In 1999 alone, Bono made appearances at the G8 Summit in Germany, at the home of Pope John Paul II, at the NetAid concert, at America's Millennium Gala, and at various other functions on behalf of the Jubil...

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... summer, the potato blight first appeared in Wexford and Waterford in September of 1845. The phytophora infestans were carried in on ships from Europe and America. Less than a year later, in August of 1846, virtually the entire potato crop in Ireland had been destroyed. The following winter became ... over a million Irishmen over a seven-year period. The practice of medicine at the onset of the blight was extremely inadequate. Ireland had only 39 infirmaries; this translated into one clinic for every 366,000 people. When looking at these numbers, one can easily understand why so many peri...

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