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About Allen Mesch

Allen is an author, educator, and historian. He has written nine books: The Analyst; Teacher of Civil War Generals; Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith; Charles A. Marvin - "One Year. Six Months, and Eleven Days", Preparing for Disunion, Ebenezer Allen - Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy, The Forgotten Texas Statesman, The Third Rebellion, and The Traitor. He taught classes on the American Civil War at Collin College. He has visited more than 130 Civil War sites and given presentations at Civil War Roundtables.

The Woman King

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Allen Mesch

The Woman King is a must viewing. Viola Davis is her great self. The Woman King is a true story that confirms that the all-female military regiment existed and was called the Agojie or Mino (Our Mothers). The Woman King … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Reading

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Allen Mesch

I wanted to share some of my wife’s postings on reading. Please pass these thoughts to your family and friends. Even better, read a story to a child.

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“Finest non-fiction writing I’ve ever found”

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Allen Mesch

I read Dave Lieber’s online column today where he quotes from World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle. Mr. Lieber called the piece the “finest non-fiction writing I’ve ever found.” Dave gave me permission to share this information. I think that … Continue reading →

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Allen and Chase – Classmates and Adversaries

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Allen Mesch

Ebenezer Allen and Salmon Chase were classmates and graduates of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. They renewed their friendship in January 1853 in Washington, DC.  Chase was a Senator from Ohio (1849−1855) and later a Justice of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Really?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Allen Mesch

Today Governor Abbott (Republican – Texas) asked the Texas Education Agency to form a task force to develop solutions to the state’s teacher shortage. This may be the worst announcement that the governor made during his time in Austin. A … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Allen Mesch

Our best wishes to you and your families. I hope this holiday that you take time for an extra hug for your family and friends. I hope this holiday you will… Love not hate Leave politics locked in a drawer … Continue reading →

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Books Make Life Richer

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Allen Mesch

On page E1 of the Saturday, November 27, 2021 issue of The Dallas Morning News, Ms. Tyra Damm authored an article entitled “Books expand our world, make life richer.” Ms. Damm is a Briefing columnist for the paper. Her article … Continue reading →

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Burning and Banning Books

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Allen Mesch

The first large burning came on 6 May 1933. The German Student Union made an organized attack on Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institute of Sex Research. Its library and archives of around 20,000 books and journals were publicly hauled out and burned in … Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Allen Presentation

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Allen Mesch

I was pleased to present my living history talk on Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy on October 20, 2021 at the First Methodist Church of Allen. Thanks to Joann and Richard for all their help.

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Different Strokes for Different Folks

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Allen Mesch

The different and diverse beliefs which are threatening our democracy illustrate the failure to develop solutions that partially satisfy both Democrats and Republicans. This reminded me of the inherent skills of people. Not all of us are rocket scientists or … Continue reading →

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