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Come and Take It

Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.

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Mike Zolkoski
Scott Elfstrom
Sean McIver

#108: Texas Navy Part One

26 minutes

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From its earliest days as a tiny fleet during the Texas Revolution through its rag tag days in service of the new Republic, the Texas Navy had a controversial and fascinating history. It suffered through lack of funds, obsolete technology, and questionable behavior by its commanders, but was also responsible for some of the most unlikely victories in the annals of naval history.

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