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Remembering The Alamo

Awaiting onslaught: Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and John Wayne as Davy Crockett in United Artists’ 1960 film, The Alamo
Awaiting onslaught: Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and John Wayne as Davy Crockett in United Artists’ 1960 film, The Alamo

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Battle of the Alamo

Alamo besieged for 13 days until March 6 by Mexican army under General Santa Anna; entire garrison eventually killed

The Fall of the Alamo by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk shows folk hero Davy Crockett shortly before being killed by Mexican soldiers
Events in 1836
1836 Highlights

About February 23, 1836

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 188 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces



What Happened in 1836

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