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Ep 138: Joshua S. Treviño on the Southern Border Crisis

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Texas: Battles, Identities, and Geopolitics

This chapter explores the deep military history of Texas, emphasizing how conflicts have shaped its identity and landscape, from Native American encounters to the Mexican-American War. It also discusses the complexities of border dynamics and the impacts of historical violence on Mexican American communities, highlighting key figures of military volunteerism. Finally, the chapter addresses contemporary geopolitical concerns involving the U.S., Mexico, and foreign powers, drawing parallels to historical events like the Zimmerman Telegram.

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