Did a Woman Make the Difference?
Did a Woman Make the Difference? Tuesday December 13, 2005There’s an old story, though its truth is often questioned, that a woman made the difference that helped win Texas its independence from Mexico. According to the story, a mixed-race woman named Emily Morgan detained Santa Anna long enough in his tent that it helped the Texans win the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. True or untrue? The Emily Morgan Hotel is sponsoring a contest for essays pro and con. (I don’t often find contests involving women’s history!) The Contest: the Mystery and Myth of Emily Morgan A version of the story: Emily Morgan Comments (0)See All PostsShare
