On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on ...
1836: The siege of the Alamo by Mexican troops began in San Antonio, Texas. 1903: President Theodore Roosevelt signed an agreement with Cuba to lease the area ...
On the anniversary of the 13-day siege leading to a famous battle for Texas independence, the Alamo Trust is announcing a ...
Built from limestone and bravery, the Alamo stands as the most famous symbol of Texas independence. Builders first made it in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero. In 1836, about 200 Texas fighters ...
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