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Eamon de Valera

The part which American friendship played in helping us to win the freedom we enjoy in this part of Ireland has been gratefully recognized and acknowledged by our people.

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Eamon de Valera is saying that the support from Americans was important in achieving independence for that region of Ireland. He also emphasizes that the people there have sincerely appreciated and openly admitted this help.

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