A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: 1862 John Bankhead Magruder Sent to Texas
On October 10, 1862 John Bankhead Magruder was sent to Texas where his military career went through some ups and downs.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Francis Richard Lubbock
A short biography of Francis R. Lubbock, who became governor of Texas in 1861. He later served in the military until the end of the Civil War, then as the state treasurer of Texas.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Thomas Green
A biography of Thomas Green. It covers his political and military career. A county was named after him in recognition of his service to Texas.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: John Bankhead Magruder
A biography of John Magruder, who served extensively in the military.
A&E Television
History.com: What Physics Reveals About the Jfk Assassination
A study suggests the "grassy knoll" JFK assassination theory is bogus. "The President's reactions just after the projectile impact were physically consistent with a gunshot wound caused by a high-energy Carcano military rifle bullet...
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: Women Airforce Service Pilots (Wasp)
Join in the sharing of Texas history through campfire stories, and find out how the Women Airforce Service Pilots changed the face of military history.
Other
Texas Military Forces Museum: Battle of Palmetto Ranch 12 13 May 1865
Describes what happened during the last land battle of the Civil War, which took place at Palmetto Ranch (also spelled 'Palmito').
Other
Texas Military Forces Museum: Choctaw: Codetalkers
Learn about the long history of Choctaw tribal members working in alliance with the United States military.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of the United States
This extensive collection of Historical United States maps from the University of Texas Library Online cover early inhabitants, exploration and settlement, territorial growth, military history, and later historical maps. These maps are...
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Thomas Green (1814 1864)
A short biography of Thomas Green, who was active in politics and in the military in Texas.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Davis National Historic Site
Discover the historical Fort Davis, a critical military fort during Indian Wars and the Civil War in Southwest Texas. Fort Davis served to protect many people passing by the area between 1854-1891.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Davis National Historic Site
Discover the historical Fort Davis, a critical military fort during Indian Wars and the Civil War in Southwest Texas. Fort Davis served to protect many people passing by the area between 1854-1891.
Other
Texas Military Forces Museum: Pictoral History of 36th Division in World War Ii
A compilation of interesting photos from World War II, European Theater. Pictures include action in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria.
Digital History
Digital History: The Clinton Presidency
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Oveta Culp Hobby 1905 1995
Elected to both the Texas and National Women's Hall of Fame, Oveta Culp Hobby led an accomplished life in politics, in the military, and government. here you can learn about her journey.
Other
Scout: Defenders of the Alamo: Heroes or Villains?
An analysis of the debate around the battle at the Alamo. The article looks at the different perspectives of Texans, Mexicans, and Tejanos, and the conflicts within each group, and the events that took place at that time. [Published:...