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Dail Eirann in session - Mr de Valera speaking at the Dublin Mansion House. Date: 1921
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1921 Dublin Jun21 Mansion Republican Session Speech Valera Dail Eamon Eamonn
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Irish political history as Éamon de Valera addresses the inaugural session of Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, held at Dublin's Mansion House on January 21, 1921. De Valera, a central figure in the Irish independence movement, had returned to Ireland from exile in the United States in December 1919, determined to lead the struggle for Irish self-governance. The establishment of Dáil Éireann marked a significant shift in the Irish independence movement, as it represented a formal declaration of an independent Irish state, separate from British rule. The session was held in secret due to the ongoing conflict between Irish nationalist forces and the British military. De Valera's impassioned speech to the assembled members of the Dáil reaffirmed their commitment to the cause of Irish independence and sovereignty, and set the tone for the intense political and military struggle that would follow. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historic moment when Irish political leaders, united in their quest for independence, came together to assert their sovereignty and chart a new course for their nation. The image is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the Irish people in the face of adversity and the enduring importance of political representation and self-determination.
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