America, land of the free and home of the brave, but where would the US of A be if it wasn't for the resilient people of Ulster who left these humble shores to embark upon new lives and seek out exciting opportunities in the 'New World'?

Well, they'd be short of a few cracking presidents, that's for sure!

Yep, not many people know it but NI is the ancestral home to many of America's greatest ever presidents including Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson – NI's bloodline has nurtured some of the most famous leaders in American history.

So, in order to celebrate our illustrious kin who went forth from our wee nook to become the driving force behind one of the world's largest and most prominent, prevailing superpowers, we've compiled a list of Norn Iron/American connections that'll make you want to salute the Star Spangled Banner and whistle dixie.

As American as mom's apple pie, just check out the listings below as Belfast In Your Pocket takes you On the Presidential Trail...