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Texas Independence Day

American  

noun

  1. March 2, observed in Texas as the anniversary of the declaration in 1836 of the independence of Texas from Mexico and also as the birthday of Sam Houston.

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March 2 was Texas Independence Day and the museum celebrated with a chili supper, music and Texas trivia.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2018

Its recent Texas event took place in Fort Worth on Friday, Texas Independence Day, and Saturday, when a free concert, with free food and beer, was held at its brewery there.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2018

But we celebrate every year Texas Independence Day because of Sam Houston’s victory.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2013

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