Approximately 8,000 Texans served during the conflict, which was a greater number than provided by any other state in proportion to population. Even the Texas governor, J. Pinckney Henderson, went to war when he took a leave of absence from his office to command a division. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Texans Served in the U.S. Military During the U.S. – Mexican War?
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Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Henry Heinz (1844-1919) - Founder H. J. Heinz Company In February 1876, Henry Heinz joined his brother John and cousin Frederick and launched the F. & J. Heinz Company. By 1888, Heinz had bought out his partners, renamed the company H.J. Heinz, established a relationship with retailers in England, and began construction of a factory on the Allegheny River. His benevolent management style made H.J. Heinz company a pioneer in labor relations. Workers were treated well and afforded comforts … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it. Theodore Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Name Two Unique Features of the Battle of Palo Alto?
The Battle of Palo Alto, the first battle of the Mexican War, had two unique features. On May 8, 1846, twelve miles northeast of Brownsville, United States General Zachary Taylor’s 2,228 men defeated a Mexican force of twice as many men. The battle was the first time in the Americas that the U.S. had used lightweight mobile artillery. Another unique feature was that the battle brought together three future presidents. Taylor became U.S. President in 1848. In his command was a young lieutenant, … [Read more...] about Texas History – Name Two Unique Features of the Battle of Palo Alto?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
William Holden (1918-1981) - Actor William Holden was one of the most popular and well known movie stars of all time. His career took off in 1950 when Billy Wilder tapped him to star in Sunset Boulevard, for which Holden earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination. Following this breakthrough film, he starred in Stalag 17, which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. In 1974, he starred in the critically acclaimed disaster film The Towering Inferno, which was one of the highest grossing … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
It takes less work to succeed than fail. W. Clement Stone … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – How Long did the U.S. – Mexican War Last?
Twenty (20) months. The U.S. - Mexican War lasted from May 13, 1846, until the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Long did the U.S. – Mexican War Last?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Ryan White (1971-1990) - Advocate for AIDS Research & Public Education Ryan White courageously fought AIDS-related discrimination when he was denied access to school after he was diagnosed with HIV contracted through a blood transfusion. He went on to become the national spokesman for AIDS research and public education. Congress passed AIDS legislation called the Ryan White Care Act, which sought funding to improve availability of care for low income, uninsured and under-insured victims … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
What we see depends mainly on what we look for. John Lubbock … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – What Foreign Power was Against the Annexation of Texas?
Great Britain opposed it and even contemplated force to prevent it. Britain did not want to add Texas to the British Empire, but they wanted to prevent the westward expansion of the United States to reap commercial advantages of Texas trade. Britain’s policy toward Texas so alarmed Americans that the annexation was pushed through, and completed on December 29, 1845. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What Foreign Power was Against the Annexation of Texas?
