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What the Nixon/Lynch row teaches us about diplomatic relations today

In the early 1970s, a row broke out between President Richard Nixon and Taoiseach Jack Lynch over...

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14.34 1 Apr 2025


What the Nixon/Lynch row teaches us about diplomatic relations today


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14.34 1 Apr 2025


In the early 1970s, a row broke out between President Richard Nixon and Taoiseach Jack Lynch over landing rights at Dublin Airport… but what lessons does the saga teach us about diplomatic relations between Ireland and America today? This story is part of the latest volume of documents on Irish foreign policy, covering the years 1969 to 1973, which was launched in Dublin yesterday.

Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Michael Kennedy, Head of the Documents on Irish Foreign Policy Research Programme…


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