Independence Day Reflections From a Texan Debriefer
Chris Buckner a Baytown native and former Houston Public Works disaster debris planner reflects on July fourth traditions the Declaration of Independence and national identity He muses on flag symbolism Texas statehood patriotism and changes in national identity with a call for a national ID card and lasting patriotic programs
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Today in History and Births and Sports Highlights
Today marks the 187th day of 2011 and the 16th day of summer. Notable events include Congress adopting the dollar and decimal coinage in 1785, the Republican Party's 1854 formation, Pasteur's rabies vaccine test in 1885, and Lennon and McCartney meeting in 1957. Births include Frida Kahlo, Nancy Reagan, Merv Griffin, Sylvester Stallone, George W. Bush, Geoffrey Bush, and 50 Cent. In 1933, MLB held its first official All-Star Game at Comiskey Park with the American League defeating the National League.
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Cane Scrutiny: Key Defends Sam Houston in 1832 Fallout
A dramatic account imagines Francis Scott Key defending Sam Houston in an 1832 assault case in Washington. Houston, enraged by Congressman William Stanbery, struck him with a cane. Stanbery’s pistol misfired, and Houston’s friends pulled him away. Stanbery was wounded, Houston was tried, found guilty but reprimanded. Stanbery was also found guilty, fined 500 dollars in city court, and President Andrew Jackson pardoned Houston. Wanda Orton notes.
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