The Great Famine was one of the most devastating events of the 19th century. Approximately a million Irish people died of starvation, while millions more endured extreme poverty and fled the country.
In 1847, financial aid arrived from an unlikely source: a Native American tribe from across the pond. This donation was a gesture of solidarity that united two nations and built a relationship that lasts to this day.
In this gallery, you'll get to know the fascinating story of how the Choctaw Nation helped the Irish during the famine. Click on.