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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.

Inside the Rash of Unexplained Deaths at Fort Hood by May Jeong

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Allen Mesch

May Jeong has written an in-depth analysis of the rash of unexplained deaths at Fort Hood. The story appears in the July/August 2021 issue of Vanity Fair. I enthusiastically recommend this article. I played a small role in the story … Continue reading →

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The Third Rebellion

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Allen Mesch

The Third Rebellion is a novel about political and social unrest in the United States of America. The Third Rebellion is not a prediction of future events, political manifesto, condemnation of American society, denunciation of a political party, or call … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Your Service

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Allen Mesch
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April 18 – National Columnists Day

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Allen Mesch

Today April 18 is National Columnists Day. Dallas Morning News columnist Dave Lieber picked the date. On that day in 1945, the “finest columnist of the 20th century” was killed in battle. Lieber celebrated the day and the man in … Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Allen and Texas Annexation

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Allen Mesch

I am pleased to announce that the Texas History Blog has published my post on Ebenezer Allen’s role in Texas’ annexation to the United States. The post explains Allen’s work as Secretary of State ad interim in Anson Jones’ cabinet. … Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Allen Day – April 8, 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Allen Mesch

Today, April 8, 2021, the City of Allen Texas celebrates the 217th birthday of its namesake Ebenezer Allen. Continue reading →

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Places to Buy Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Allen Mesch

Several people have asked where they can purchase a copy of Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy. I have compiled the following list for your information. Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy is now available at these stores: … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Writing Instrument?

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Allen Mesch

What instrument do you use to write? Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Allen Day

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Allen Mesch

Proclamation by Mayor of Allen, Texas declaring April 8, 2012, as “Ebenezer Allen Day.” Continue reading →

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I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Allen Mesch

“If I hadn’t been President of the United States, I probably would have ended up a piano player in a bawdy house.” – Harry S. Truman Continue reading →

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