Side 1
The Alamo
Mission San Antonio de Valero — famed as The Alamo — founded 1718 by Spanish Missionaries. Secularized 1793. Garrison for Spanish Cavalry and Flying Company of San Carlos de Parras y Alamo. Between February 23 and March 6, 1836, gallant Texans, greatly outnumbered by General Santa Anna's Army defended the sprawling compound to the death. The Battle of The Alamo stands as a symbol of freedom throughout the world. The Alamo Chapel and convent, later the Long Barracks, remain and are owned by the State of Texas and are under the custody of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. National, State and City Landmark.

Side 2
El Alamo
Misión San Antonio de Valero — conocido por El Alamo — fundada 1718 por Misioneros Españoles. Seculada 1793. Guarnación por Calverio Español y Companía Voladora de San Carlos de Parras y Alamo. Entre Febrero 23 y Marzo 6, 1836, Tejanos galantes, sobrepasados por el Goberieno del General Santa Anna, defendieron el compuesto hasta la muerte. La Batalla del Alamo representa un símbolo de libertad sobre todo el mundo. La Capilla del Alamo y convento, despues los Cuarteles Largos, permanecen y son propiedad del Estado de Tejas bajo en cuidado de las Hijas de la República de Tejas. Marcas históricas Nacional, Estadal y Municipal.

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Alamo Low Barracks and Main Gateway
Adina de Zavala
Founding of the Mission and the Origin of Name
Letter From The Alamo
The Defense of The Alamo
The Alamo in 1836
The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas
Masonic Heroes of the Alamo
The Alamo in 1836
Lt. Col. William Barret Travis

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