June 4, 2007 @ 10:00 PM
Filibustering can be a risky business
Just ask William Walker
There's a historical marker in downtown Nashville near the State Capitol honoring the adventures of William Walker. Filibusters, take warning!
Born May 8, 1824, Walker moved to this site from 6th Ave. N. in 1840. In early life he was doctor, lawyer, and journalist. He invaded Mexico in 1853 with 46 men and proclaimed himself Pres., Republic of Lower California. Led force into Nicaragua in 1855; was elected its Pres. in 1856. In attempt to wage war on Honduras was captured and executed Sept. 13, 1860. Location: Fourth Avenue, North and Commerce Street
Source: http://www.nashville.org/mhc/historic_markers_notable_people.htm viewed June 4, 2007
For more information on William Walker, visit the Tennessee State Library and Archives:
Grey-Eyed Man Of Destiny
The Great Filibuster: William Walker
Introduction
William Walker (1824–1860), physician, lawyer, newspaper editor, and President of Nicaragua, was born in Nashville and died before a firing squad in Honduras. Walker was an idealist devoted to fulfilling America’s role in “Manifest Destiny” which envisioned U.S. dominion over North America.
For more information about William Walker, go to: http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/imagegallery.php?EntryID=W006
Source: http://www.state.tn.us/tsla/exhibits/walker/index.htm viewed June 4, 2007