Daniel F. Cohalan
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Daniel Cohalan was an Irish-American leader and judge of the Supreme Court of New York State (1912–1935).
Born in Middletown, New York
where he joined and became a prominent member of the Democratic Party and later involved in the leadership of the Tammany Society (1908–11).
In 1912, Cohalan was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of New York State. He was a close associate of Irish revolutionary leader, John Devoy
and was influential in many Irish-American societies including Clan na Gael
. Cohalan was involved with the financing and planning of the Easter Rising
in Dublin and was instrumental in sending Roger Casement
to Germany in 1914. He was Chairman of the Irish Race Convention held in Philadelphia (22–23 February 1919) and active in the Friends of Irish Freedom
(1916–1934).
Cohalan strongly opposed President Woodrow Wilson
's proposals for the League of Nations
, on the basis that the Irish Republic
had been denied a policy of self-determination
at the Paris Peace Conference
in 1919. Cohalan broke with both Éamon de Valera
and Irish-American leader Joseph McGarrity
in late 1919 on Irish-American political direction.
Born in Middletown, New York
Middletown, New York
Middletown is the name of two separate places located in the U.S. state of New York:*Middletown, Delaware County, New York, a town*Middletown, Orange County, New York, a city...
where he joined and became a prominent member of the Democratic Party and later involved in the leadership of the Tammany Society (1908–11).
In 1912, Cohalan was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of New York State. He was a close associate of Irish revolutionary leader, John Devoy
John Devoy
John Devoy was an Irish rebel leader and exile.-Early life:Devoy was born near Kill, County Kildare. In 1861 he travelled to France with an introduction from T. D. Sullivan to John Mitchel...
and was influential in many Irish-American societies including Clan na Gael
Clan na Gael
The Clan na Gael was an Irish republican organization in the United States in the late 19th and 20th centuries, successor to the Fenian Brotherhood and a sister organization to the Irish Republican Brotherhood...
. Cohalan was involved with the financing and planning of the Easter Rising
Easter Rising
The Easter Rising was an insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing the Irish Republic at a time when the British Empire was heavily engaged in the First World War...
in Dublin and was instrumental in sending Roger Casement
Roger Casement
Roger David Casement —Sir Roger Casement CMG between 1911 and shortly before his execution for treason, when he was stripped of his British honours—was an Irish patriot, poet, revolutionary, and nationalist....
to Germany in 1914. He was Chairman of the Irish Race Convention held in Philadelphia (22–23 February 1919) and active in the Friends of Irish Freedom
Friends of Irish Freedom
The Friends of Irish Freedom was an Irish-American Republican organisation founded at the third Irish Race Convention held in New York . Supported by the United Irish League, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and other leading Irish-American organisations...
(1916–1934).
Cohalan strongly opposed President Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, from 1913 to 1921. A leader of the Progressive Movement, he served as President of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, and then as the Governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913...
's proposals for the League of Nations
League of Nations
The League of Nations was an intergovernmental organization founded as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War. It was the first permanent international organization whose principal mission was to maintain world peace...
, on the basis that the Irish Republic
Irish Republic
The Irish Republic was a revolutionary state that declared its independence from Great Britain in January 1919. It established a legislature , a government , a court system and a police force...
had been denied a policy of self-determination
Self-determination
Self-determination is the principle in international law that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no external compulsion or external interference...
at the Paris Peace Conference
Paris Peace Conference
Paris Peace Conference may refer to:* Paris Peace Conference, 1919, negotiated the treaties ending World War I* Paris Peace Conference, 1946 July 29 to October 15, 1946See also...
in 1919. Cohalan broke with both Éamon de Valera
Éamon de Valera
Éamon de Valera was one of the dominant political figures in twentieth century Ireland, serving as head of government of the Irish Free State and head of government and head of state of Ireland...
and Irish-American leader Joseph McGarrity
Joseph McGarrity
Joseph McGarrity was born in Carrickmore, County Tyrone, Ireland. He emigrated to the USA in 1892 at the age of 18 and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From 1893 until his death he was a leading member of the Clan na Gael organisation. He also was a successful businessman; however, his...
in late 1919 on Irish-American political direction.