
S1 EP42 – Seventy Four Days
The History of Ireland
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International Response and Standoff in McSweeney's Hunger Strike
Exploring the global response to McSweeney's hunger strike, the chapter details widespread protests and sympathy actions that arose in support of him. Despite escalating pressure, the British government's firm stance and attempts to shift blame led to a tense standoff that tragically culminated in McSweeney's death after 74 days of fasting.
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