The Founding Fathers at San Jacinto?

Episode 132 of the Texas History Lessons Podcast explores the influences of the Founding Era and the Founding Fathers. How many George Washington's fought for Texas? More than I expected. If you are enjoying Texas History Les...

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Dec. 16, 2024

The Founding Fathers at San Jacinto?

Episode 132 of the Texas History Lessons Podcast explores the influences of the Founding Era and the Founding Fathers. How many George Washington's fought for Texas? More than I expected. If you are enjoying Texas History Les...

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Dec. 4, 2024

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 2

In Part 2 of 1836 - An Adventure in time we look at some key events and people of 1836 that helped create the modern world. It is an ongoing experiment in context and perspective and highlights some obvious and …

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Nov. 26, 2024

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 1

In Part 1 of 1836 - An Adventure in time we look at some key events that helped create the world of 1836. It is an ongoing experiment in context and perspective and highlights some obvious and not so obvious …

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Nov. 19, 2024

Texas History Lessons Update!

Due to some unanticipated circumstances, Texas History Lessons has been on a lengthy hiatus. Fortunately, reading, researching and writing have not stopped. This episode is a an update on what's to come and a test of new equi...

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Sept. 2, 2024

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 6

This is the final episode in a series on the Battle of San Jacinto and its immediate aftermath. The United States has been said to be a nation made by war and Texas, as a part of that nation, has …

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Aug. 26, 2024

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 5

This is part 5 of a series on the Battle of San Jacinto. It shares several personal accounts of the battle and contains explicit scenes of violence. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of …

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Aug. 19, 2024

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 4

This is part 4 in a series covering the Battle of San Jacinto. On April 21, 1836, the members of the Texian army exacted vengeance for the Alamo and Goliad. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me …

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Aug. 12, 2024

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 3

This is part 3 in a series on the April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting …

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Aug. 5, 2024

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 2

This is part 2 in a series on the Battle of San Jacinto and takes us to the eve of the battle on April 20, 1836. Decisions on that day had an impact on Texas history for years to come. …

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July 29, 2024

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 1

This is Part 1 of a series on the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by …

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