Inside the Texas Embassies in London and Paris

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When Texas was briefly its own country, it sought to put its own stamp on the world, opening Lone Star outposts in London and Paris.

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Published Sep. 27 2015 12:01AM EDT

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The fantasy of an independent Republic of Texas is so strong even in 2015 that it still inspires secession t-shirts to keep alive the hope that the Lone Star State can be a “whole other country” again.

From 1836-1845, Texas existed as its own country, fulfilling a brief dream of self-governance...

Nina Strochlic

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Inside the Texas Embassies in London and Paris

When Texas was briefly its own country, it sought to put its own stamp on the world, opening Lone Star outposts in London and Paris.

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Nina Strochlic