On a divided island, Joe Biden brought a message of unity. But his businesslike visit to Belfast contrasted with a leisurely “homecoming” tour of Ireland, which gave the land of his ancestors the kind of attention that larger countries can only dream of.
In a visit to Northern Ireland lasting just 18 hours, the US president promised that his country would be a “partner for peace” in a region that marked the end of the “Troubles” conflict 25 years ago this week. Biden then spent three days in Ireland, visiting regions his ancestors emigrated from and taking time to connect with people.
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