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The Battle of the Alamo took place in early 1836, during the Texas Revolution. It was fought between Mexican and Texan forces at a fort called the Alamo in San Antonio.
The day of remembrance is celebrated every year on March 6, coinciding with the end of the conflict at the Alamo. And if you head to Texas, you’ll find an annual Battle of the Alamo ...
Alamo’s history before and after Texas Revolution. To understand why the battle over the Alamo’s future is so contentious, it’s important to understand its past.
The buildup to the battle. Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. Texas was a contested territory, and by 1836 the Alamo had become a military outpost as Texans fought to win independence ...
For Hispanic Heritage Month, KENS 5 is sharing a Battle of the Alamo story many of us don't learn about, one about brothers who fought on opposing sides. One was loyal to the Mexican army, while ...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Remember the Alamo? A new Texas battle is brewing over how best to do so. Land Commissioner George P. Bush is overseeing a 7-year revamp of the shrine where 189 Texas ...
SAN ANTONIO – History enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to visit the Alamo to remember the renowned 1836 battle. From February 23 through March 6, various events meant to ...
Updates to the Spanish mission, which was the site of the historic Battle of the Alamo in 1836 during Texas' fight for independence from Mexico, will include a new 100,000-square-foot visitor ...
The badly outnumbered men who made their final stand against the Mexican Army in 1836 made the Alamo a symbol of Texas freedom. Today the Alamo is again the setting for a battle over liberty.
The 1836 battle for the Alamo is remembered as a David vs. Goliath story. A band of badly outnumbered Texans fought against oppression by the Mexican dictator Santa Anna, holding off the siege ...