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Father Flanagan
1886–1948Leabeg, IrelandFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
Founded Boys Town Nebraska
Biography
Founded Boys Town Nebraska; There is no such thing as a bad boy; Irish-born priest beloved in Italian-American community; Boys Town film won Academy Awards. Founded Boys Town; Congressional Gold Medal; Spencer Tracy film won 2 Academy Awards
Notable For
- Founded Boys Town Nebraska
- There is no such thing as a bad boy
- Irish-born priest beloved in Italian-American community
- Boys Town film won Academy Awards
Honors & Recognition
- Founded Boys Town
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Spencer Tracy film won 2 Academy Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Father Flanagan Italian?
Yes — Father Flanagan is of Italian heritage with roots in Irish-Italian. Founded Boys Town Nebraska
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Labor & Activism
- Specialty
- Social Work/Religion
- Years
- 1886–1948
- Birth Place
- Leabeg, Ireland
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Irish-Italian
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- Ancestry Verification
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