@Refusing2Forget

An award-winning public history project committed to sharing the history of state-sanctioned violence against Mexicans and Mexican Americans in Texas.

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Take a look at our newest blog post contributed by John Weber, author of the recently published book: WILLIAM HANSON AND THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER Violence, Corruption, and the Making of the Gatekeeper State refusingtoforget.org/the-pol…
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it also captures the contortions of Russell Molina, chair of the Ranger bicentennial, and other @txrangermuseum officials. They constantly invoke the tradition of the Rangers, and cosplay in Ranger outfits, then deny any connection between the current and historical rangers. /3
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the story nicely captures how Lydia Canales and others have refused to forget the murder of their ancestors. /2
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Pleased to announce the exhibit, "Life and Death on the Border 1910-1920," is now on display at The Mexican American Museum of Texas, @UofDallas . We invite the Dallas-Fort Worth community to visit the exhibit from May 5 - Oct 15! @TMAMTDallas
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"@soniahistoria, otra de las fundadoras de ‘Negándonos a olvidar’, dijo a EFE que esperan que sus esfuerzos sirvan no solo para informar al público sobre la historia de este país, sino también para que la gente rechace la violencia." /4
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"@GonzalesT956 junto con historiadores, educadores y descendientes de estas víctimas crearon el proyecto ‘Negándonos a olvidar’ para contar esta parte trágica de la historia del país." /2
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we refuse to forget Felix Longoria. texasmonthly.com/being-texan…
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The following year after demands for an investigation from the Mexican govt, Sect of State Robert Lansing wrote to Mexican officials to explain away the incident. He misstated several of the facts and asked the Mexican govt to "put a stop to the...lawless bands in question." /7
"Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States," 1918, https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdyf2ALkfFkC&pg=PA567&dq=indio+ranch+san+jose&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr14LDxcaCAxWDj4kEHbExCXwQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q&f=true

ALT "Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States," 1918, https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdyf2ALkfFkC&pg=PA567&dq=indio+ranch+san+jose&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr14LDxcaCAxWDj4kEHbExCXwQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q&f=true

"Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States," 1918, https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdyf2ALkfFkC&pg=PA567&dq=indio+ranch+san+jose&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr14LDxcaCAxWDj4kEHbExCXwQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q&f=true

ALT "Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States," 1918, https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdyf2ALkfFkC&pg=PA567&dq=indio+ranch+san+jose&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr14LDxcaCAxWDj4kEHbExCXwQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q&f=true

"Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States," 1918, https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdyf2ALkfFkC&pg=PA567&dq=indio+ranch+san+jose&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr14LDxcaCAxWDj4kEHbExCXwQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q&f=true

ALT "Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States," 1918, https://books.google.com/books?id=Gdyf2ALkfFkC&pg=PA567&dq=indio+ranch+san+jose&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr14LDxcaCAxWDj4kEHbExCXwQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q&f=true

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On the outskirts of San Jose a firefight between villagers and the American forces began. The townspeople were no match for the American machine gun platoon. The Americans counted 6 "bandit dead" but admitted "there probably were several others in the brush.” /4
"Americans Killed 6 Mexican Bandits," Houston Post, December 31, 1917

ALT "Americans Killed 6 Mexican Bandits," Houston Post, December 31, 1917

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When raiders attacked in late December, they made off with approximately 160 sheep (not cattle as the news reported). But this time soldiers and Rangers had been stationed nearby and they pursued the Mexicans across the border. /3
"Infantry Awaits Bandit Attack on Indio Ranch," Fort Worth Star Telegram, December 29, 1917

ALT "Infantry Awaits Bandit Attack on Indio Ranch," Fort Worth Star Telegram, December 29, 1917

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Mexican outlaws, most likely soldiers in the Mexican Revolution, had raided the Indio Ranch a number of times in 1917. For example, in September a group of "bandits" made off with 30 head of cattle. /2
"Mexican Bandits Steal Texas Cattle," Paris Morning News, September 2, 1917

ALT "Mexican Bandits Steal Texas Cattle," Paris Morning News, September 2, 1917

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In response, Langhorne mobilized about 200 men, including soldiers and Texas Rangers, to chase the Mexicans into Mexico. They killed 25 "bandits" over several days before returning to the US side of the border. This only momentarily satisfied their desire for revenge. /6
"American Cavalry in Hot Pursuit," Waco Times Herald, December 27, 1917

ALT "American Cavalry in Hot Pursuit," Waco Times Herald, December 27, 1917

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