| The saga of generations of one family as it starts as poor immigrants and becomes migrants as it moved west. Each generation became better educated and a littler wealthier. Stephen grew up in West Virginia and Missouri, was a citizen of the U.S., Spain and Mexico, and is now title "The Father of Texas." |
| A product of Kentucky and Louisiana, he is famous for the Bowie Knife and The Alamo |
| Section Chief and Meteorologist in Galveston during The Great Storm of 1900, and a Section Chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau in New Orleans |
| Revered cattleman that blazed early cattle trails in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. A leader in applying new ideas to the U. S. cattle industry. |
| He is remembered for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech. One of the most influential and radical advocates of the American Revolution and republicanism. Bob Heinonen presents "Patrick Henry: Why America" |
| Born in Virginia, he ran away to live with the Cherokee Indians before and after he was Governor of Tennessee. He went on to become the Hero of San Jacinto, President of The Republic of Texas twice, and Senator and Governor of the State of Texas. |
| This icon of American films made The Alamo popular in modern times with his portrayal of Davy Crockett in the film The Alamo in 1960 (which he also produced). |