Second Flag of the Republic Frame Type:Aged Dark Wood

Second Flag of the Republic Frame Type:Aged Dark WoodIn December of 1836, the new government of Texas met at Columbia and the First Congress accepted the suggestion of David Burnet, first president of the Republic of Texas, to recognize a new design for the "National Flag" of Texas. Records available to the congress were fragmentary, and little regard was given to the previous Zavala design adopted eight months earlier. On March 3rd, 1837, the Republic of Texas, under this flag, was recognized by the

Alfred joined Edward in Texas and later helped manage his holdings

Santo Domingo"- were in fact the focus of travel

An inset illustrates the young Republic of Texas relative to a highly detailed Mexico

The crucial test for any nation declaring itself as sovereign is recognition by the world powers of the era as a legitimate government

attacking the coast

there is considerable speculation as to whether or not LeGrand in fact even made the survey

the Fort Worth & Denver City as well as the Kansas City

and they are marked on this detailed map

Many of his Navy buddies had no idea of the crucial roles many Hispanic individuals played in the Texas fight for independence from Santa Anna’s dictatorial rule

Galveston has a rich history and can trace its importance back to the earliest days of Europeans in Texas

the most accomplished statesman among the delegates

while accepting a reported $10