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re: SDS warning: Brief history of SEC team nicknames
Posted on 5/20/16 at 1:58 pm to CNB
Posted on 5/20/16 at 1:58 pm to CNB
I always thought Tennessee Volunteers was in reference to those who took up arms in the Texas Revolution. Had no idea it was because of the War of 1812. Either way, we thank your ancestors for their service against Santa Anna and his men.
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Posted on 5/21/16 at 2:49 pm to AggieDub14
quote:Believe it or not, things don't revolve around the state of Texas. Kentucky and Tennessee supplied the largest number of men in the War of 1812 of any state.
I always thought Tennessee Volunteers was in reference to those who took up arms in the Texas Revolution.
This post was edited on 5/21/16 at 2:50 pm
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