Brownsville, Texas – June 5, 1931 – In a night of frank discussions and unbridled candor, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner in honor of Patrick J. Hurley, Secretary of War, on June 4, 1931. The evening’s agenda was clear: to convince Hurley that retaining Fort Brown was crucial to the Valley’s continued prosperity and order.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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