Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis

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In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo. Join our Facebook Group: Become a member on Patreon: Sign up for our newsletter: Make a donation via PayPal: Send us a...

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