The Alamo is the top historic attraction in Texas, drawing an estimated three million visitors each year. Its colorful history includes, most notably, the 13-day 1836 siege by Mexican soldiers and the battle cry it inspired, “Remember the Alamo!” The event has been portrayed in many movies and TV shows over the years, but many people’s understanding of the Alamo’s history is a little skewed because of this. The truth is rather different from the John Wayne movie. In honor of the 185th anniversary of the start of the battle on February 23, read on to learn more about the San Antonio landmark and its fascinating past.
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