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94Who Is the Most Decorated American War Hero?
Much like the combat which the men and women endured during wartime, there are many controversies surrounding America’s most decorated war veteran. The most decorated veteran status has been attributed to...
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91A Texan's Top 10 things to see in London
London is a city filled with history and amazement. In many ways calling London a city is a misnomer. It is a collection of cities. There are the cities of London, Westminster and others which collectivley...
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76Legends of Texas-John Coffee Hays
Texas history is full of figures who seem larger than life. Like the characters out of a Greek myth, the early settlers and pioneers of Texas often seem more a product of fantasy than reality. What...
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79Governor Pendleton Murrah of Texas
Delivered to the Houston Civil War Roundtable 15 February 2007 Some of the stands for the Confederate cause were not fought with guns, but with words and laws. Governor Pendleton Murrah of Texas was one...
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74Top Ten books which influence my life
The request for the top 10 books which influenced my life intrigued me. since my interests are diverse, the list reflects that diversity. I have made two lists, one theological books the other consisting of...
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89The War of 1812:Role of the French
The Role of the French in the War of 1812 By Jeffrey D. Murrah Two aspects of the Battle of New Orleans often marginalized are those of the roles played by the French, and the Guitterez-Magee...
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81A Short History of the 17th Texas Cavalry
The 17th Texas Cavalry organized in late February or early March, 1862 from Counties in East Texas. Judge George Franklin Moore of Houston County was selected as the regimental commander. The men thereafter...
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83How to change the Constitution without rewriting it
The recent passage of the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Survellience Act) legislation raises important questions about the Constitution and Constitutional law. The law seeks to allow the administration the...
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77The Greatest Traitor in United States History
From a speech delivered to the Society of 1812 in Houston, Texas Who was the greatest traitor in United States history? The first name that often comes to mind is Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold was...
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66Texas Musicians
Texas Musicians By Jeffrey D. Murrah Taken from information in "Texans Always Move Them" It would be difficult to find an area of music that has not been influenced by a Texas musician. Musicians...
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