The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th ...

Hardin is a history professor at The Victoria College in Victoria, Texas. Author of the ... people call San Antonio the "Alamo City." The only portions of the 1836 compound that remain are the ...

If there's one thing San Antonio is known for, it's the Alamo ... lives in 1836 during a 13-day siege by Mexican ruler, President Antonio López de Santa Anna. The fight sparked Texas' struggle ...

Anticipating the Mexicans' return, the Texas army fortified the Alamo. On February 23, 1836, Santa Anna and his Army of Operations entered Béxar and the Alamo became a fortress for the rebel ...

History of the Alamo The Alamo, originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, has roots that stretch back to the early 18th century. Established by Spanish missionaries, it served as a hub ...