On This Day: Mexico begins assault on the Alamo
On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on ...
Alamo announces gift for new '18-pounder' exhibit on anniversary of famous siege
On the anniversary of the 13-day siege leading to a famous battle for Texas independence, the Alamo Trust is announcing a ...
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On This Day, Feb. 23: Mexico begins assault on the Alamo
Eleven days later, the Alamo's small group of Texian (Texan) defenders were defeated by the 1500-plus Mexican Army. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI ...
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Flag Day
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...