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| Tango01 | 18 Jun 2016 3:54 p.m. PST |
… with Missouri regiment in Spanish-American War. "The Spanish-American War is little more than a footnote in the annals of the nation's military history, eclipsed by its position in time, between the Civil War and World War I. Though largely forgotten, this conflict required the investment of thousands of men and contributions from scores of Missourians, including that of local farmer Jacob Houston. Born June 6, 1874, Houston was raised in the Rocky Mount area and likely grew up listening to stories about the Civil War. According to a brief history of his family available through the Miller County Historical Society, two of Houston's uncles died in service of the Union Army, while another served with the Confederacy. Houston's service may have begun more than 30 years after that of his uncles but it has roots extending back many years. As noted in the souvenir book from the 49th Annual National Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans (USWV), the U.S. began to advocate for freedom on behalf of the people of Cuba—who were living under the colonial authority of Spain—as early as 1865…"
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