"My father was the orphaned son of immigrants to the United States from Ireland. My father never knew his parents. His mother died - we're not sure - either at or shortly after his birth, and he and all of his siblings were placed in orphanages in the Boston area"
- George J. Mitchell
About this Quote
This quote by George J. Mitchell speaks with the battles of his dad's life. His father was an orphan, the kid of immigrants to the United States from Ireland. His father never knew his parents, as his mom passed away either at or soon after his birth. As a result, he and all of his brother or sisters were put in orphanages in the Boston area. This quote speaks to the challenges of migration and the battles of those who are required to leave their houses in search of a better life. It likewise talks to the strength of those who are able to overcome such misfortune and make something of themselves. It is a reminder of the importance of family and the strength of the human spirit.
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