‘I Am an American Because of Him’: The Journey of Pence’s Irish Grandfather It is difficult not to view the experience of Richard Michael Cawley, who came to the United States nearly a century ago, through the prism of current events. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Syria, Facebook, Paul Ryan: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingReporter’s Notebook: Portraits of Dignity: How We Photographed Ex-Captives of Boko HaramA Fateful Crossroads: What Caused the Crash That Killed 16 Canadians?Pope Francis Admits ‘Grave Errors’ in Chile Sex Abuse CasesSuspected Chemical Attack in Syria: What We Know and Don’t KnowLetter 53: Gender and #MeToo in Australia: Where Do We Begin?