December 29 in American History
Texas joined the Union as the 28th state, nine years after winning its independence from Mexico and existing as its own republic. No other state spent a decade as a sovereign nation first — which is part of why Texans carry their history with a pride, and an independent streak, all their own.
In 1845: Texas becomes a state. Texas joined the Union as the 28th state, nine years after winning its independence from Mexico and existing as its own republic.
Texas joined the Union as the 28th state, nine years after winning its independence from Mexico and existing as its own republic. No other state spent a decade as a sovereign nation first — which is part of why Texans carry their history with a pride, and an independent streak, all their own.
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