Americans celebrated St. Patrick's Day, highlighting the cultural and political connections between Ireland and the United States. Major cities across the U.S. held parades, and President Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin to the White House. However, some Irish officials boycotted the events in protest of Trump's comments on Gaza. The U.S. and Ireland have a long history of interconnectedness, with over 30 million Americans claiming Irish ancestry.

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