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91Who 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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83The 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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83A 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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83Governor 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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85The 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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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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82The Presidents of Texas
The Presidents of the Republic of Texas Although most school children are exposed to the Presidents of the United States, few are told about the Presidents of Texas. The Republic of Texas had several...
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83Civil War Battlefields in Texas
April is Confederate History Month. This month is celebrated across the Southern States, including Texas. The State Legislatures of each of the Southern States have officially set aside designated April as...
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82The Gablers: Exposing lies and errors
The struggle over textbooks in Texas has become legendary due largely to the efforts of Mel and Norm Gabler of Longview, Texas. (Melvin Nolan Freeman Gabler (January 5, 1915 - December 19, 2004) and his...
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81Terry's Texas Rangers Memorial 100th Anniversary
Terry’s Texas Ranger Memorial, Austin, Texas. 16 June 2007 Remarks by Jeffrey Murrah Today we honor the men of Terry’s Texas Rangers, who one hundred years ago voluntarily...
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