Johnson, Tyler V.
Columbia, Mo. London : University of Missouri Press, c2012.
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Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-161) and index.
• Acknowledgments — Introduction — Chapter 1. To Stop the Mouths of Mendacious Croakers Defeating Nativists through Enlistment — Chapter 2. The Most Valuable Men: Immigrants on Campaign in Mexico — Chapter 3. Defending the Fatherland: Proving Loyalty in Combat — Chapter 4. A Most Disgraceful and Violent Encounter Damage Control of the Jasper Greens Riot — Chapter 5. Eminent and Beloved Chaplains : Fathers John McElroy and Anthony Rey in the Army — Chapter 6. Laurels Won by Adopted Citizens Ethnic Memory of the War — Conclusion — Notes — Bibliography — Index.

Subjects:

• Mexican War, 1846-1848 — Participation, Immigrant.
• Nativism — History — 19th century.
• Anti-Catholicism — United States — History — 19th century.
• Immigrants — United States — History — 19th century.
• Mexican War, 1846-1848 — Participation, Irish-American.
• Irish American Catholics — History — 19th century.
• Catholics — United States — History — 19th century.

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