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1950s Ireland

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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1950s IRELAND

A time of doom and gloom
Photo by Monosnaps
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ECONOMY

Photo by @Doug88888
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UNEMPLOYMENT

Photo by Kheel Center, Cornell University
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EMIGRATION

Photo by Novowyr
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CHURCH AND STATE

Photo by marcp_dmoz
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PREGNANCY

Photo by AG Toine
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  • Abortion and contraception were illegal
  • Illegitimate children faced great stigma
  • Birth rates were low
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ADOPTION

Photo by Children's Bureau Centennial
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  • In 1952 alone 330 passports were issued for irish children adopted to americans

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