Benjamin R. Milam - The Man That Never Gave up on Texas

Benjamin Rush Milam was born on October 20, 1788. He was an American colonist of Mexican Texas, military leader and hero of the Texas Revolution. A native of what is now Kentucky, Milam fought beside American interests during the Mexican War of Independence and later joined the Texans in their own fight for independence, for which he assumed a leadership role. Persuading the weary Texans not to back down during the Siege of Béxar, Milam was killed in action while leading an assault into the city that eventually resulted in the Mexican Army's surrender. Milam County, Texas and the town of Milam are named in his honor, as are many other place names and civic works throughout Texas.

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Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:08 - Early Life
1:18 - Serves in the long Expedition
2:48 - life in Mexico
4:43 - Texas Revolution
5:53 - Siege of Bexar
8:06 - Conclusion

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Pronunciation is MY LUM in Texas Schools, streets, avenues, & buildings have been named for him.

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Milam is properly pronounced "My lum"