Senator McGregor Praises Nimitz From Texas
In letters from Austin Texas Senator McGregor extols Admiral Nimitz placing him as head of the Pacific fleet. He notes Nimitz born in Gillespie County Frederickburg Texas and of German extraction praising German pioneers who fled tyranny and joined the American cause. McGregor urges Texans to rally to the war effort and mentions cooperative farm groups forming in Texas for supply buying.
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Senator McGregor
Admiral Nimitz
Chester Nimitz
Texas
West
Gillespie County
Frederickeburg
Rhine
Germany
Meusebach
Geman
America
Solm Meusebach
Nimitz
Fayette
Comal
Gillespie
T. H. McGregor
Austin
Christmas Customs rooted in ancient tradition across nations
The article traces how many Christmas customs emerged from heathen and medieval practices. Gift giving at winter celebrations evolved from Roman traditions into Christmas presents, while wassailing and wassail bowls became holiday features. Playing cards were seen as a Christmas pastime when first introduced in England.
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France
England
Germany
Italy
U.S. A
Henry VII
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