History stands out in the middle of San Antonio.
My dear wife Karen, terrific daughter Elisabeth, her sensational significant George Three and I were walking on the square that carries its name, and there it was.
You can find many pieces of history outside and in.
On a hot Sunday afternoon, we took it in.
I appreciated San Antonio’s appreciation.
The garden full of statues is quite beautiful.
There are photo opps, yes.
the first time I saw it I was shocked at how tiny it is.
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It sure is small compared to how my school teachings left it in my memory, Christy.
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I love going places I haven’t gone. Thanks for the take along MBM.
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You deserve to see it all, Ann.
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Sadly, history has been way too kind to the Alamo. Mexico had abolished slavery in 1829. Bowie, Crockett and company were fighting to break away from Mexico so the institution of slavery could be maintained in the Texas region. They were slave holders and to glorify their “fight for liberty” is ironic and pretty much Hollywood myth. I wonder if any of this is mentioned on the plaques at the Alamo.
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Thank you for sharing that part of history, Mike.
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I’ll remember this post, Mark.
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I know you will, Ann.
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I have always wanted to visit there. Thank you for taking us…vicariously.
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It sits among the big buildings, Lynn, waiting to be seen.
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what a powerful place of history. I love your title.
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Yes, we had to visit, Beth. And thank you.
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