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Billy the Kid Ft. David Thomas
Welcome to the newest episode of Preserving History and Democracy! In this highly anticipated installment, Caroline, Cynthia, and Bern are joined by historian and author David Thomas to discuss Billy the Kid. Mr. Thomas begins by sharing his research methods for writing his books, highlighting the usefulness of the Clerk's office vault. He then explores the events of the Lincoln County War and Billy the Kid's involvement in it. Following this, Thomas details Billy's upbringing and how he made his way to the Southwest. He goes on to address how modern stories often portray Billy the Kid as a…
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