Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force: Historical Background and Legal Implications (open access)

Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force: Historical Background and Legal Implications

This report provides historical background on the enactment of declarations of war and authorizations for the use of force and analyzes their legal effects under international and domestic law. It also sets forth their texts in two appendices. The report includes an extensive listing and summary of statutes that are triggered by a declaration of war, a declaration of national emergency, and/or the existence of a state of war. The report concludes with a summary of the congressional procedures applicable to the enactment of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of force and to measures under the War Powers Resolution.
Date: January 11, 2013
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K. & Weed, Matthew C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Alexander's Veterans and the Early Wars of the Successors

This book discusses the soldiers of Alexander the Great's armies and various groups of veterans of different campaigns involvement in the Hellenistic world during Alexander's reign and his early successors.
Date: 2013
Creator: Roisman, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Journal of Big Bend Studies, Volume 25, 2013

Journal for topics and cultures related to southwestern United State and northern Mexico with and emphasis on the Big Bend region of Texas.
Date: 2013
Creator: Sul Ross State University. Center for Big Bend Studies.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Army and Marine Corps Training: Better Performance and Cost Data Needed to More Fully Assess Simulation-Based Efforts (open access)

Army and Marine Corps Training: Better Performance and Cost Data Needed to More Fully Assess Simulation-Based Efforts

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Over the past several decades, the Army and Marine Corps have increased their use of simulation-based training--simulators and computer-based simulations. Historically, the aviation communities in both services have used simulators to train servicemembers in tasks such as takeoffs, and emergency procedures that could not be taught safely live. In contrast, the services' ground communities used limited simulations prior to 2000. However, advances in technology, and emerging conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan have led to increased use of simulation-based training in the ground forces. For example, in response to increases in vehicle rollovers, both services began using simulators to train servicemembers to safely evacuate vehicles. The services are also collaborating in the development of some simulation-based training devices. For instance, according to Marine Corps officials, the service reused 87 percent of the Army's Homestation Instrumentation Training System's components in its own training system, achieving about $11 million in cost avoidance and saving an estimated 7 years in fielding time. The services are also taking steps to better integrate live and simulation-based training, developing technical capabilities to connect previously incompatible simulation-based training devices. The Army's capability is now …
Date: August 22, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military History of the West, Volume 42, 2012 (open access)

Military History of the West, Volume 42, 2012

Final volume of an annual journal containing articles, book reviews, and editorials concerning the military history of the Southwestern United States.
Date: Spring 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Department of History.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Col. William N. Selig: The Man Who Invented Hollywood

A book about Col. William N. Selig's career as an early cinematic pioneer and movie director and founder of the film industry that became Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Date: 2013
Creator: Erish, Andrew A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate of Texas: 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 (open access)

Journal of the Senate of Texas: 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Proceedings of the Senate of Texas for the twenty-sixth day of the Regular session of the 83rd Legislature documenting legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order.
Date: March 13, 2013
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the new defense strategy, which was unveiled by senior DOD leadership based on a review of potential future security challenges, current defense strategy, and budgetary constraints. This strategy will rebalance the Army's global posture and presence, emphasizing where potential problems are likely to arise, such as the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East
Date: October 25, 2013
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the new defense strategy, which was unveiled by senior Department of Defense (DOD) leadership based on a review of potential future security challenges, current defense strategy, and budgetary constraints. This strategy will rebalance the Army's global posture and presence, emphasizing where potential problems are likely to arise, such as the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East.
Date: January 3, 2013
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Highways, Volume 60, Number 10, October 2013 (open access)

Texas Highways, Volume 60, Number 10, October 2013

Monthly travel magazine discussing locations and events in Texas to encourage travel within the state.
Date: October 2013
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Defense: FY2014 Authorization and Appropriations (open access)

Defense: FY2014 Authorization and Appropriations

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Date: December 16, 2013
Creator: Towell, Pat & Belasco, Amy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mexico and Mexicans in the Making of the United States

Collection of essays about the history of influence of Mexican and Hispanic economic, political, and cultural interactions have affected the development of the United States throughout its history. Index starts on page 315.
Date: 2013
Creator: Tutino, John
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

City of Suppliants: Tragedy and the Athenian Empire

This book discusses Athenian tragedy plays and their depictions of Athens politics and welcoming attitude toward suppliants from other cities.
Date: 2013
Creator: Tzanetou, Angeliki
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Review of Law & Politics, Volume 18, Number 1, Fall 2013 (open access)

Texas Review of Law & Politics, Volume 18, Number 1, Fall 2013

Biannual journal containing articles, notes, book reviews, and other analyses of politics and law in the United States. Articles in this issue relate to the Texas Constitution, Mexico's gun-control laws, criminal law at the Federal level, dogma of deference, drone courts, and limitations of a constitutional revolution.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: University of Texas at Austin. School of Law.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 5 (open access)

Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 5

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. This volume provides supplementary documentation about the history of bills and resolutions during the 83rd legislature and the members who authored them.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1 (open access)

Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Highways, Volume 60, Number 6, June 2013 (open access)

Texas Highways, Volume 60, Number 6, June 2013

Monthly travel magazine discussing locations and events in Texas to encourage travel within the state.
Date: June 2013
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 6 (open access)

Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 6

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. This volume provides an index to the record of the 83rd legislature by topic and authors.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Agricultural Theme Study For Central Texas (open access)

Agricultural Theme Study For Central Texas

This report provides guidlines for identifying, documenting, and evaluating the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility of agricultural properties within Central Texas.
Date: August 2013
Creator: Moore, David W., Jr.; Freeman, Martha & Russo, Maryellen
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Government Code (open access)

Government Code

This code provides for the policies, rules, and jurisdictions of the state of Texas' government.
Date: [2013..2015]
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 2 (open access)

Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Eighty-Third Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 2

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History