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The “Come and Take It” Flag Now Symbolizes Something It Never Stood For On T-shirts and bumper stickers, the flag that flew during the Texas Revolution has had its cannon replaced by an...
Oct 12, 2016 · The Great Texas “Come And Take It” Controversy The true origin—and meaning—of one of our state’s most sacred mottos is up for debate. By Leif Reigstad
“Come and Take It.” It’s a slogan of defiance against government tyranny with roots in antiquity that continues to inspire freedom-loving patriots today. This updating of the classic Spartan molṑn labé (meaning “come and take them”) is a powerful challenge to would-be gun grabbers.
The Come and Take It flag is a symbol from the Battle of Gonzales that’s prevailed through 183 years of Texas history. The flag stood for defiance against Mexican dictatorship, and today the flag’s meaning remains rooted in Texas pride.
Oct 2, 2018 · Come And Take It: The Skirmish That Inspired A Texas Mantra. History professor Eddie Weller recounts the Battle of Gonzales and its legacy today.
Sep 1, 1995 · The Gonzales cannon of “Come and Take It” fame was a Spanish-made, bronze artillery piece of six-pound caliber. The gun was the object of contention in late September and early October 1835 between a Mexican military detachment from Bexar and American colonists who settled in Texas.
Mar 2, 2018 · 'Come and Take It': The History of Texas Independence Day. By Sarah Wolfgram Texas. PUBLISHED 7:25 AM CT Mar. 02, 2018. STATEWIDE — Texas Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, marking Texas’ independence from Mexico.
