The Power Of The Printing Press

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 126: The Power Of The Printing PressWith the course of history running at an especially fast pace, during the Texas Revolution, news traveled slowly - sometimes excruciatingly so. Handwritten letters were given to couriers who rode on horseback for hours and hours, sometimes days, to share messages. We reveal the power of the printing press to make these messages public, the newspapermen who worked day and night to keep Texans informed, and how their work served as a megaphone for the Revolution. Featuring Bryan McAuley from the Texas Historical Commission.Visit San Felipe de Austin State Historical Site: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-felipe-de-austinPrinting press display at San Felipe: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid02eUfzn8LkubgjaRjU5LzsVBB2evgdqWch2Z5oX5WAupTgyGM6Kw2sqWpCzew7JjoPlHouston Public Library archive search: https://hplarchives.lyrasistechnology.orgUNT's The Portal To Texas History archive search: https://texashistory.unt.eduSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)