Was a Corkman first to use the phrase 'United States of America'?

Victoria Pearson, (PhD Researcher)

School of Arts & Humanities

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities

Description

Analysis: The letter from Cork-born Stephen Moylan during the American War of Independence is the earliest known document to refer to 'The United States'

Period	21 Apr 2026

Media contributions

Title	RTÉ Brainstorm
Degree of recognition	International
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	Ireland
Date	21/04/26
Producer/Author	RTÉ
URL	https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0219/1558967-stephen-moylan-cork-united-states-of-america-history-american-war-of-independence/
Persons	Victoria Pearson

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