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The battle of San Jacinto was the concluding military event of the Texas Revolution. On March 13, 1836, the revolutionary army at Gonzales began to retreat eastward. It crossed the Colorado River on March 17 and camped near present Columbia on March 20, recruiting and reinforcements having increased its size to 1,200 men. Sam Houston’s scouts reported Mexican troops west… Continue reading "April 21, 1836 – The Battle of San Jacinto"
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One of the most important documents in Texas history is the Declaration of Independence, adopted in general convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos, March 2, 1836. Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, BY THE DELEGATES OF THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS, IN GENERAL CONVENTION, AT THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, ON THE SECOND DAY OF MARCH, 1836 When a… Continue reading "Texas Independence Day – March 2, 1836"
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December 29, 1845 U.S. Congress approves annexation of Texas On this day in 1845, the United States Congress voted to annex Texas. Statehood was first proposed in 1837, but was rejected by President Martin Van Buren. Constitutional scruples and fear of war with Mexico were the reasons given for the rejection, but antislavery sentiment in the United States undoubtedly influenced… Continue reading "Texas’ Original Sin"
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From the website: Prepare for the Annual Day of the Ninja. Forget ‘Talk Like a Pirate’ Day. This will truly be our chance to show the world what ninja are made of. Every year, December 5th is the Day of the Ninja. Plague your co-workers with ninja-ness and wear a ninja mask to work! Got the day off? Run wild… Continue reading "Happy Day of the Ninja!"
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In the southern part of Texas, in the town of San Antone There’s a fortress all in ruins, that the weeds have overgrown You may look in vain for crosses andÊ you’ll never see a one But sometimes between the setting and the rising of the sun You can hear a ghostly bugle, as the men go marchin’ by You… Continue reading "March 6, 1836 – Ballad of the Alamo"
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Ok – so it’s not really on topic, but I spent sometime today looking for a poignant quote for my farewell e-mail at my current job. I’ve been here for almost 10 years and thought I should at least try to say something noteworthy – and not too controversial. Anyway, I was looking at Eisenhower’s farewell address from 1961 and… Continue reading "Eisenhower’s farewell speech"
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When I first became a medic, I didn’t do it to become a professional paramedic or firefighter (though that is my Grass Is Greener job). I had two specific reasons – (1) to be able to respond to any emergencies that come up with my team when we are playing paintball or hunting and (2) so I could learn all… Continue reading "Secret Fighting Arts"
