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  1. 4 hours ago

    Victory or Death.

    On this date in 1836. As read by .
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    16 hours ago

    Commandancy of the Alamo— Bejar, Fby. 24th 1836— To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world— Fellow citizens & compatriots— I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours &

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  3. 11 hours ago

    Today is . We got some Tex-Mex takeout with the intention of taking an artsy shot for this post, but then this happened. Nonetheless, Happy !

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  4. 16 hours ago

    P.S. The Lord is on our side— When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn— We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves— Travis

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  5. 16 hours ago

    If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death William Barret Travis Lt. Col. comdt

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  6. 16 hours ago

    Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days.

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  7. 16 hours ago

    have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat

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  8. 16 hours ago

    Commandancy of the Alamo— Bejar, Fby. 24th 1836— To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world— Fellow citizens & compatriots— I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours &

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    Feb 23

    , thanks for following us! We have so much to talk about. Please follow us as we complete our beautiful new heritage center in historic Panna Maria!

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    Feb 23
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    Harlon is buried beside the Iwo Jima Monument in Harlingen, Texas

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    Feb 23

    At , William B. Travis’ slave, Joe, fought in the battle & recounted the fall of the Alamo to the Texas cabinet. Accounts of the battle served to galvanize Texas revolutionaries into action. Read more from :

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  12. Feb 23

    1836 - At approximately 3 PM, Travis sends a letter to Gonzales, asking that they send provisions & troops, knowing that 150 men won't be able to hold .

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  13. Feb 23

    1945 - Marines plant the US flag at Iwo Jima. Among them was Corporal Harlon Block of Yorktown, TX, who would be killed in action 8 days later.

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    Feb 23

    1836 - Santa Anna and his army reach the , demand the Texians surrender. The response? A single cannon shot.

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  15. Feb 23

    1836 - Santa Anna and his army reach the , demand the Texians surrender. The response? A single cannon shot.

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  17. Feb 23

    2013 - For the first time since it was written, the returned to . The letter has since returned to the .

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    Feb 22

    mysanantonio (free access) version: 13-day tribute begins at Alamo via

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  19. Feb 22

    Attention all Texas History teachers!

    We know not all of our history-loving kiddos & classes will be able to make it to the Alamo during the anniversary period, so to help commemorate this important time, we’re happy to provide 6 coloring sheets. Special thanks to !
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  20. Feb 22

    Happy ! Though of uncertain origin, the margarita is believed to have been invented in El Paso or Galveston! We do know that in 1971, Mariano Martinez invented the Frozen Margarita Machine in Dallas! His story from : ?amp=1

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