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Ep. 20: Island Time: San Jose, Mustang and Matagorda
FromWise About Texas
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
In the middle of a hot Texas summer, let's head for the beach! San Jose Island is bordered by Matagorda to the north and Mustang to the south. Texas barrier islands all have their unique stories and San Jose is no different. It has seen explorers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and soldiers. These islands together hold the last of an endangered species as well as the first private space flight. Learn how San Jose island, and its neighbors, played an important role in U.S. political history.
FDR tours San Jose Island
FDR fishing near Port Aransas
The presidential yacht USS Potomac
LBJ meets FDR
FDR tours San Jose Island
FDR fishing near Port Aransas
The presidential yacht USS Potomac
LBJ meets FDR
Released:
Jul 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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