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1st February 1861: Texas declares its secession from the United States after a convention votes overwhelmingly in favour
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1st February 1861: Texas declares its secession from the United States after a convention votes overwhelmingly in favour
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20 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2024
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Elected representatives assembled in Austin on January 28, 1861, and four days later on 1 February the convention voted 166 to 8 in favour of secession. The decision was confirmed through a state-wide referendum on 23 ...
Released:
Feb 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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