Post by: Craig Tx on March 02, 2012, 07:24:42 AM
Texas declares independence from Mexico
On this day in 1836, Texas became a republic. On March 1 delegates from the seventeen Mexican municipalities of Texas and the settlement of Pecan Point met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to consider independence from Mexico. George C. Childress presented a resolution calling for independence, and the chairman of the convention appointed Childress to head a committee of five to draft a declaration of independence.
In the early morning hours of March 2, the convention voted unanimously to accept the resolution. After fifty-eight members signed the document, Texas became the Republic of Texas. The change remained to be demonstrated to Mexico.
Craig
Post by: Two Steps on March 02, 2012, 09:33:00 AM
Post by: Craig Tx on March 02, 2012, 09:37:03 AM
I think some Margartitas are in order...
Craig
Post by: Riley/MN on March 02, 2012, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: "Craig Tx"
I also forgot to mention it's also Sam Houston's Birthday!!
I think some Margartitas are in order...
Craig
Excuse enough for me! Maybe I should wait 'til after work though....
Post by: Bison Horn on March 02, 2012, 06:50:03 PM
Post by: Roaddog on March 03, 2012, 07:15:18 AM
Heres to Texas and to all that fought for her freedom.