what is the average non-Texan's perception of the Alamo?

[tokamak]

I dunno what made me think of this but I'm kinda curious as to what the average non-Texan person knows about the story of the Alamo. How big of a landmark is it considered outside of Texas? I'd say all native Texans are familiar with the story and background of the Alamo - I certainly am. I'd also say that the Alamo is pretty much considered THE landmark here in Texas. But what I want to know is, is the Alamo a "national" landmark, or is it only held in such high regard here in Texas?

 

[FoBoT]

i saw the movie

 

[Soybomb]

I know of it and the story, but if you ask me to name national landmarks it would be like the last place I think of.

 

[brunswickite]

i have been to texas 3 times, and 2 times in san antonio, i know OF the alamo(it was a battle), I dont think of it as a national landmark

 

[mjquilly]

ozzy peed on it

 

[Konigin]

I would consider it a national landmark. Never been to Texas though if or when I do go I'll try and see it.

 

[LordMaul]

Er, something you're supposed to remember, I think...

 

[tokamak]

yeah maybe "national landmark" was the wrong choice of words. i'm just trying to get some perspective on how big of a deal it actually is...

 

[tokamak]

bah double post

 

[fatbaby]

isn't that that place where we got pwned so the rest of us can pwn them?

I just move america 2 month last.

 

[Maverick]

I think its a source of pride for the west. We learned about it in school over here in Denver. But I don't remember it being mentioned when I was in school in Pennsylvania.

 

[MithShrike]

Originally posted by: LordMaul
Er, something you're supposed to remember, I think...

Yeah and it had something to do with Mexicans killing people?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Events of that time and place are remembered rather curiously at best. If you learned about it from official (read state) sources, chances are you got it wrong. It was a bloody time had by all.

 

[Mill]

Of course I am familiar with it. Yes, I consider it a Landmark, but more of a "State" one.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Without Fess Parker there would never have been an Alamo.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Without Fess Parker there would never have been an Alamo.

Without checking, Davy Crockett right?

 

[BeauJangles]

Basically a bunch of Texans (100 maybe?) were holed up in the Alamo, surrounded by Mexican troops. They fought to the death, killing 15 mexicans for every one of them that died I believe.

 

[Swag1138]

My bicycle is in the basement of the alamo.

 

[Cyberian]

what is the average non-Texan's perception of the Alamo?

I forgot.

Seriously, I remember the story well - Bowie, Crockett, Travis, etc.
I assume that the story has been embellished somewhat by the mostly Anglo historians who wrote the history books.

PS - My Dad was in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and had his picture taken in front of the Alamo. I served during VietNam and had my picture taken in the same spot and in (mostly)the same uniform when I was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in 1965.

 

[Spikesoldier]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
Basically a bunch of Texans (100 maybe?) were holed up in the Alamo, surrounded by Mexican troops. They fought to the death, killing 15 mexicans for every one of them that died I believe.

actually the numbers were around 400 texans vs 5000 mexicans killed

 

[Spac3d]

Spurs played there.

 

[notfred]

I would nvever in my life think of the alamo if someone didn't mention it. Sure, I've heard the story, but if you asked me to name national landmarks, I'd name a buch of stuff in D.C., Yellowstone, the liberty bell, the Alamo would never even cross my mind.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Swag1138
My bicycle is in the basement of the alamo.

pee wee?

 

[clicknext]

I don't know what it is, I only saw it and blasted it to pieces in Red Alert 2.

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: notfred
I would nvever in my life think of the alamo if someone didn't mention it. Sure, I've heard the story, but if you asked me to name national landmarks, I'd name a buch of stuff in D.C., Yellowstone, the liberty bell, the Alamo would never even cross my mind.

Yeah, it's more of a state landmark for the rest of us.