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Pioneers and Presidents

The travels, achievements and influences of Ulster Scots in America are recounted by Wendy Austin.

For queries about this programme, please contact the Ulster-Scots Producer, Laura Spence at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

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The Scots-Irish make their mark in their 鈥榩romised land鈥� of America

Some say the Ulster Scots made the most significant contribution to politics, religion, culture and commerce in the U.S.
First U.S. Presidential visit to Northern Ireland

Bill Clinton makes a historic visit to Northern Ireland.
William of Orange defeats James 11

The Siege of Derry in 1689 and how William went on to defeat James in the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 is outlined.
The covenanter vision of God鈥檚 kingdom on earth

The covenanter vision of God鈥檚 kingdom on earth caused many Scots to search for a new life in Ireland, Canada and America.

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