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89Who 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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78Untold Thanksgiving Stories
Although the popular American myth is that the first Thanksgiving consisted of Pilgrims sitting around a dinner table eating turkey with the local Indians, the events of the first Thanksgivings were not quite...
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77Brazoria County Birthplace of Texas
Brazoria County is often called the birthplace of the Republic of Texas. Every student knows about Stephen F. Austin who never married but became the Father of Texas. Austin came to Brazoria in 1823 with an...
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83Tonkawa Indians
1898 Tonkawa Indians-Photo credit: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tonkawa_chiefs.jpg Tonkawas photographed by Rhinehart in 1898. Standing L-R, Winnie Richards, John Rush Buffalo, William Stevens,...
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74Explore Mustang Island, Texas
Most Texas gulf coast visitors are familiar with the name Padre Island after all it has a vast reputation especially among spring breakers and vacationers. But few people who travel down to the warm waters of...
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75Civil 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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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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78The Six Flags of Texas
The six flags of Texas are a big part of our history. Texas has had 6 countries reign over at least some of Texas. The six flags of Texas represent the countries that have had power over some, half, or...
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77Confederate History Month: Minorities in the Army
Throughout the South, April is celebrated as Confederate History Month. Although many people have covered the War Between the States in their classes at school, they are surprised to find out how many...
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76The 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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