On August 4, a significant event took place in Texas history. In 1941, Lt. Governor Coke Stevenson assumed the role of governor after Governor O’Daniel resigned to become a United States senator. This change in leadership marked a shift in Texas politics and set the stage for further developments in the state.
Another notable event occurred in 1942 when the United States government signed the Mexican Farm Labor Program Agreement with Mexico. This agreement allowed for the importation of Mexican laborers to work on farms and address the labor shortage during World War II. This program had a significant impact on not only the agricultural industry in Texas but also on the demographic makeup of the state.
In 1947, the U.S. Army reactivated the 19th Division, with its headquarters in Dallas, Dodds Field, Fort Sam Houston, and San Antonio. This reactivation represented the military’s recognition of the strategic importance of Texas and the need for a strong presence in the state.
On a lighter note, on this day in 1958, poet Allison Adelle Hedge Coke was born in Amarillo, Texas. Her contributions to the literary world have made her a respected figure in the Texas literary scene.