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[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Monument - 1954-04-21]

Description: Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date: April 21, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]

Description: Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
Date: April 21, 1943
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-21]

Description: Letter from Bob Casey, Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, to John J. Herrera, dated April 21, 1976. Casey is replying to a letter from Herrera about Liberty ships SS Benito Juarez, SS Simon Bolivar, SS Jose Bonifacio, and SS Miguel Hidalgo and encloses information sent from Burt Kyle.
Date: April 21, 1976
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Kyle, Burt
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969

Description: Booklet from the Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry organized by The San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee on Monday, April 21, 1969. Interior of the booklet details the itinerary of the program as well as the song and pledges which will be used. The back cover lists the members of San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and D… more
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971

Description: Program for the commemoration of the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto held at San Jacinto Battleground Park on April 21, 1971, and hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of Texas. The inside of the program lists the days speeches and events as well as the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas." The back of the programs lists the officers of the hosting organizations.
Date: April 21, 1971
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967

Description: Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin… more
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1954-04-21]

Description: Program from San Jacinto Day hosted by the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the Republic of Texas on April 21, 1954. The program has a black and white illustration of the San Jacinto monument and lists the speakers and events of the day.
Date: April 21, 1954
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]

Description: Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21]

Description: Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1965. The cover of the program includes an illustration of the San Jacinto Monument and the title "Observing The 129th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, Under the Aupsices of the San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas." The interior lists the program details by time. The back of the program lists the members of the San Jacint… more
Date: April 21, 1965
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21]

Description: Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1967, celebrating the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the days events as well as the lyrics to the song, "Texas, Our Texas." Printed on the back of the program is the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. The back of the program also lists members and officers of San Jacinto Chapter,… more
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21]

Description: Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001
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