MacBride saw his father executed for his path
Into the Irish fight for independence from Britain.
He then rose as a fighter and lawyer, fighting both
For a united and a free Ireland. He defended
IRA members successfully in Irish courts,
And rose as a statesman in Ireland and beyond.
His work resulted in Ireland’s joining the Marshall Plan.
The European Declaration of Human Rights? His work.
His work for the release of political prisoners
Led to the founding plus 13 years with Amnesty International.
“There is nothing more damaging to the concept of world order
And peace than the massive violations of human rights
That continue to occur in various parts of the world.”
Toward Peace and cooperation, he was an effective spur.
June Edvenson 