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The ring that gave seven hours to a dying man
A woman buys a wedding ring, knowing her fiancé will die by dawn. This is the story of a man who planned a revolution and chose to walk into the fire.
The ring that gave seven hours to a dying man
This episode tells the story of Joseph Plunkett, a man of contradictions who navigated poetry, politics, and war. It explores the unlikely path that led him to a jail cell and the choices he made in the face of overwhelming odds.
Person: Joseph Plunkett
Date: May 3, 1916
Location: Dublin
Event: Easter Rising
Affiliation: Irish Republican Brotherhood
- A woman purchased a wedding ring on May 3, 1916…
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