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

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tokamak

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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?
 
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.
 
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
 
I would consider it a national landmark. Never been to Texas though if or when I do go I'll try and see it.
 
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...
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
what is the average non-Texan's perception of the Alamo?
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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.
 
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.
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actually the numbers were around 400 texans vs 5000 mexicans killed
 
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.
 
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.
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Yeah, it's more of a state landmark for the rest of us.
 
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