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  1. The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the ...

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  2. Learn about the history, tours, events and exhibits of the Alamo, the iconic site of the 1836 battle for Texas independence. Make a reservation to visit the Alamo Church and see the Phil Collins Collection.

  3. www.thealamo.orgThe Alamo

    Visit the Alamo, a historic site where 300 years of history and culture meet. Learn about the battle, the exhibits, the preservation, and the events at the Alamo.

  4. At dawn on March 6, 1836, the 13th day of the siege, the Battle of the Alamo commenced. Fighting lasted roughly 90 minutes, and by daybreak all the Defenders had perished, including a former congressman from Tennessee, David Crockett. The loss of the garrison was felt all over Texas, and even the world.

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  5. Mar 4, 2010 · Learn about the 1836 siege of the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio, Texas, where 200 Texan defenders fought against thousands of Mexican troops. Find out how the Alamo became a symbol of Texas independence and a rallying cry in the Mexican-American War.

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  6. Alamo, 18th-century Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., that was the site of a historic resistance effort by a small group of determined fighters for Texan independence (1836) from Mexico. Learn more about the history of the Alamo in this article.

  7. Apr 1, 2004 · How did the 1836 battle between Mexican forces and Texas insurgents shape American identity and memory? Explore the facts and legends of the Alamo, from the old Spanish mission to the new movie by John Lee Hancock.

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