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Audie Murphy, an American hero from Texas92

Who 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...

22 comments    education history war
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, John Allen, and Mary Richards. Seated L-R Joh90

Tonkawa 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,...

15 comments    hubchallenge history texas
General James Wilkinson, a participant in the Conway Cabal against General Wahington77

The 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...

17 comments    politics history texas history
James Wilson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He was also one of the first Supreme Court Justices80

How 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...

20 comments    politics law legal
Marker at the site of the Texas Legation in London89

A 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...

48 comments    travel music london
Welcome to our haunted Texas Hub Page. We hope you enjoy the tales of the ghosts of Texas. 88

Haunted Texas

Welcome to our haunted Texas Hub Page. We hope you enjoy the tales of the ghosts of Texas. There is a woman dressed in a white evening gown who will flag you down on the road to Garland at White Rock Lake...

2 comments    travel history spirituality
Dawn in the Hills by Julian Onderdonk. An example of Texas Impressionism73

Texas Artists and Art Movements

From"Texans Always Move Them: A True History of Texas" When Texas wildcatter, Edgar Byram Davis struck oil, everyone benefitted. After making profits on his discovery, he used his funds to improve...

4 comments    arts art texas
The grave of Augustus Magee, who died under mysterious circumstances and is buried at Goliad.71

Birth of the Republic of Texas

The Republic of Texas is a source of pride to Texans the world over. When Texas declared itself a Republic, it was, at that time, the third largest nation in North America. During the time of its existence,...

2 comments    education politics religion
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“Remember The Alamo!” In a Nutshell

For those of you who have heard the expression, “Remember The Alamo!” and have always wondered what *exactly* it is all about, here is my simplified, facts-only, “in a nutshell” telling of the story...

3 comments    education history war
Regimental Flag with notable military engagements painted on it.78

A 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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