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A Frontier Childhood
David was born. He was the fifth son. -
Campaigning With General Jackson
A Red Stick raid surprised the guards at Fort Mims. Over five hundred women, men, and children died that day. -
A Fresh Start
Davy Crockett married Elizabeth Patton. -
A Most Unusual Politician
Davy launched a campaign for the state legislature. -
A Bear Hunter Runs For Congress
Davy decided to run for president, he lost by 267 votes. -
"I Can Walk Like An Ox, Run Like A Fox"
Davy's career in congress nearly ended before it began. During his trip to Washington, he fell ill with a fever. A doctor treated him by bleeding him. When he did reach the capitol he got the fever again. -
Wins And Losses
The voters gave Davy a secound term. His victory did not please the Jackson camp. If the land bill became law, Davy would be a bigger hero than ever. -
"Be Always Sure You're Right"
Americans loved his tall tales, they half believed them. With Thomas Chilton's help, Davy wrote his life story. The book retold Davy's adventures and blasted his foes. -
Victory or Death
Inside Alamo, old mission-turned-fortress, weary Texans check their guns. They have been under siege for twelve long, bloody days.
