Posted on Apr 21, 2024
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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21 April 1836: Gen. Sam Houston leads Texans in securing their independence from Mexico in the 18-minute-long Battle of San Jacinto.

For details, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_San_Jacinto

ILLUSTRATIONS: (1-3) Texans, led by Sam Houston on a white stallion, assault Gen. Santa Anna's army at the Battle of San Jacinto. (4) Panoramic view of the battle. (5) Gen. Santa Anna surrenders after the battle.
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SGT Robert Urbaniak
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WOW, only 18 minutes, and Sam Houston and his warriors won the battle. " AMAZING"
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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Yup . . .
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SSG William Jones
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
Crockett, Bowie, Travis, et al helped him become an even greater man via their sacrifices at the Alamo.
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SPC Maurice Evans
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I went to Sam Houston Elementary school in Denton TX He is the answer to a trivia question. Who was the only person to serve as Governor for two states. Yes Sam Houston tenn. and TX.
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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A great man . . .
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Sgt John H.
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thank you. Excellent
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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Glad you enjoyed it.
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