3/2/1836: Texas declares independence from Mexico

[Craig Tx]

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's note:  It's also Sam Houston's birthday!

[Oldetexian]

 

Hurray! Hurray! Texas Independence DAY!!!

I'll gladly raise a mug in celebration...wait...maybe I'll raise several mugs to celebrate!!!

 

[Nessmuk]

Does any other state have a "Declaration  of  Independence " of its  own ?

[Craig Tx]

Does any other state have a "Declaration  of  Independence " of its  own ?

Nope!  Texas is the only one!  No other state was an independent country before joining the union.  The Republic of Texas lasted from 1836 until 1845.

[Winter Hawk]

Alaska has had an independence movement for years.  Maybe one of these days enough folks will join it and they will get what they wish for.  Then they would also have their own Independence Day!   

~Kees~

[Craig Tx]

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