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Alamo San Antonio Texas. Photo about downtown, alamo, america, mexican, crockett, historic, bowie, american, daytime, legends, misi, churches, mission, battle, landmark - 8581269
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John Lee Hancock's epic re-creation of the 1836 battle between Mexican forces and Texas insurgents casts the massacre in a more historically accurate light
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The Alamo. Established in 1718, the Alamo was the first of the original five missions established in San Antonio, Texas. Today, the Alamo is administered but eh Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Photo credit: Laurence Parent
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A location both historically significant and visually iconic, the Alamo is an important Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas. The Alamo has sat at the crossroads of history for centuries and has existed under five flags of independent nations. It has also served as a garrison for five different armies. It is best known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Vintage poster art provides the…
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When Mexican troops stormed the former mission known as the Alamo on the morning of March 6, 1836, Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna ordered that no prisoners be taken. Did anyone at the Alamo survive? Santa Anna’s Mexican army killed virtually all of the roughly 200 Texans (or Texians) defending the Alamo, including […]
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Ominous sky hovering over the historic Alamo in San Antonio, TX
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Explore the history and significance of the Alamo with our comprehensive guide for history buffs and San Antonio travelers alike.
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The Alamo is a part of history that has a story to tell. Keep in mind that you can go on tours and learn a ton! #thealamo #sanantonio #texas #ourroaminghearts #travel #thingstodo | San Antonio Texas | The Alamo | Free Things To Do | Traveling | Our Roaming Hearts | History | Learning |
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Visiting historic San Antonio, TX! Book a suite at the Menger Hotel which is literally steps away from the Alamo and Riverwalk. After a tour of the Alamo and lunch on the riverwalk and an amazing boat ride, head to the Pearl District for dinner. Perfect weekend trip. #mengerhotel #sanantonio #historic #alamo #riverwalksanantonio #riverwalk #takethetrip #daytrips #texas
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Johnson, Howard David (b,1954)- Seige of Alamo -2b
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If you’re in San Antonio be sure to check out the Alamo! It’s so interesting to see a piece of history nestled in the middle of a modern city with tall buildings and every day shops. The church portion is free and there is a a separate museum style portion as well that is 14 dollars and house artifacts from the battle and the war. The Alamo is a historic site in San Antonio, Texas, best known for the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 during the Texas Revolution. Originally built as Mission San…
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The Alamo - San Antonio, TX
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