Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => People of the Times => Topic started by: Craig Tx on January 25, 2021, 09:29:26 PM
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On this day in 1839, the Republic of Texas Congress adopted the Texas coat of arms -- a white star of five points on an azure ground encircled by olive and live oak branches. The national seal bore these arms encircled by the words Republic of Texas. In 1845 the designation was altered from Republic to State.
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Curious about the choice of the combination of oak and olive?
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Honestly, I don't know...
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After a quick search, I found this:
The Third Congress of the Republic of Texas modified the seal in 1839, adding a live oak branch (to represent strength) and an olive branch (to represent peace).
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I guessed correctly on the olive but just couldn't come up with anything for the oak. Thanks, I guess they were thinking pretty well when they came up with it
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Thanks, teacher.... You are definitely our Professor of Texas History. I would like to recommend we give you tenure and a nice raise... :toast
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You're too kind Ray! Thanks!
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Thanks, teacher.... You are definitely our Professor of Texas History. I would like to recommend we give you tenure and a nice raise... :toast
I second that "notion"!
Russ..