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The San Patricio Battalion fought in the Mexican American War. They fought even though they were Irish. And they fought against the United States. The story of the San Patricio Battalion is the subject of a new CD. It’s by The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder. Marco Werman speaks to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains and Ry Cooder.

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