Good characterization of Franklin's position on the 24th Infantry.

…t would fall upon the people of Columbus if the infantry were to be removed instead of wild rumors. To state an instance, Franklin describes how Columbus was virtually founded upon the existence of the 24th Infantry, and their elimination would cause the bankruptcy of several citizens because of this. However, W.C Franklin makes the presupposition that the infantry’s opposition is open to this genr…
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Brandon Morgan
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Mar 5, 2021
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Good characterization of Franklin's position on the 24th Infantry. He definitely wanted them to remain in the town. Why does he think that their removal would bankrupt the town's businesses? And, why do you think he brings up the fact that many of the members of the 24th have purchased homes in Columbus?
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Associate Dean, History Instructor, & researcher of the Borderlands, U.S. West, & Modern Mexico. I just published a book about violence and the rural border.
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