God has been pleased to save us during the years of war that have already passed. We pray that He may be pleased to save us to the end. But we must do our part.
Eamon de Valera Quotes
We, of our time, have played our part in the perseverance, and we have pledged ourselves to the dead generations who have preserved intact for us this glorious heritage, that we, too, will strive to be faithful to the end, and pass on this tradition unblemished.
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| Birth: | 14th October, 1882 |
| Death: | 29th August, 1975 |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Profession: | Politician, Teacher |
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Eamon de Valera was born in New York City, United States. He was an Irish politician and teacher. He was one of the dominant political figures in twentieth century Ireland. His political career spanned over half a century, from 1917 to 1973; he served multiple terms as head of government and head of state. He also led the introduction of the Constitution of Ireland. In 1904, he graduated in mathematics from the Royal University of Ireland. In 1906, he secured a post as teacher of mathematics at Carysfort Teachers' Training College for women in Blackrock, County Dublin.
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