What happened when Éamon de Valera toured America during the start of the War of Independence

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Éamon de Valera

In December 1918 Éamon de Valera was one of the most prominent men in Ireland – and one of the most unknown. He had been in the public eye for just two and a half years, and yet he was about to lead his party to a sweeping electoral victory.
Election 1918 • 10 Dec 18

Edward Carson

Edward Henry Carson, Attorney General and prosecutor of Oscar Wilde.
Election 1918 • 07 Dec 18

John Dillon

John Dillon led a party heading for electoral oblivion between March and December 1918. Home Rulers were among the biggest losers in the 1918 General Election.
Election 1918 • 07 Dec 18

Constance Markievicz

Women were permitted to stand for election under the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act which was granted royal assent on 21 November 1918, a week after the general election was called.
Election 1918 • 13 Dec 18

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