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#103: Mirabeau B. Lamar
25 minutes
Download MP3 audioMirabeau Lamar is one of the great enigmas of Texas history. He is mostly known as the implacable opponent of Sam Houston. He was the third President of Texas, and his policies and actions were a disaster for the young republic. But he’s also remembered for his forward-thinking vision of an educated Texas. Who was the real Mirabeau Lamar?
Before we begin… Who’s your favorite Texas classic rock jock?
Why was Mirabeau Lamar known as the Father of Texas Education? This article from Texas Monthly has the answer.
Lamar was an artist and a poet. His poem San Jacinto can be found here—along with many other Texian songs, hymns, and poems—courtesy of the Sons of DeWitt Colony site.
A great article that contrasts the visions of Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar.
A nice, concise biography of Mirabeau Lamar.
Our episode on The Great Comanche Raid of 1840.
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