Ep 148: Governor Richard Coke, Texan: An interview with Rosser Coke Newton
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Rosser Coke Newton discussing the legacy of Governor Richard Coke and his impact on Texas.
Governor Richard Coke was sworn in at the point of several guns. His supporters protected his impromptu ceremony on the second floor of the Capitol from his defeated opponent’s supporters on the first floor. But once in office, he changed Texas for the better. Balanced budgets and Texas A&M, among other things. Learn more about this influential Texan in this interview with his descendant, Rosser Coke Newton, author of the new book “Richard Coke: Texan.”
People in this episode
Host: Ken Wise
Guest: Rosser Coke Newton
Topics covered
- Texas history
- political influence
- governance
- interview
- family legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Texas A&M
Books & works: Richard Coke: Texan
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