Preparing for the Congress (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Organiser of 1932 Eucharistic Congress
Organiser of 1932 Eucharistic Congress
Eoin O'Duffy
O'Duffy's position in 1932
O'Duffy's position in 1932
Commissioner of the Garda Síochána
Who did O'Duffy mobilise for Congress security?
Who did O'Duffy mobilise for Congress security?
Thousands of Gardaí and volunteers
Winner of 1932 general election
Winner of 1932 general election
Fianna Fáil
Leader of Fianna Fáil in 1932
Leader of Fianna Fáil in 1932
Éamon de Valera
Party replaced by Fianna Fáil in 1932
Party replaced by Fianna Fáil in 1932
Cumann na nGaedheal
Significance of 1932 election
Significance of 1932 election
First government change since 1922
Location of High Altar for final Mass
Location of High Altar for final Mass
Phoenix Park
Attendance at final Congress Mass
Attendance at final Congress Mass
More than one million people
Countries pilgrims came from
Countries pilgrims came from
US, Canada, Australia, European countries
Primary challenge facing the Congress
Primary challenge facing the Congress
Sectarian tension
Total pilgrims at Congress
Total pilgrims at Congress
Over a million
O'Duffy's later political role
O'Duffy's later political role
Leader of the Blueshirts
Congress outcome despite challenges
Congress outcome despite challenges
Proceeded smoothly