Today in History: Remembering the Alamo
Today in History–March 6–the Library of Congress remembers the Alamo, which was recaptured by Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on this day in 1836. An estimated 1,000 to 1,600 Mexican soldiers died in the the 13-day siege and all 189 Texan defenders officially listed were killed. Learn more about the circumstances that helped Texas forces to gain independence from Mexico a short time later by visiting the Today in History section. For more related primary sources, click the links below.
Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna Recaptured the Alamo
Sheet Music of the Week: Remember the Alamo Edition In the Muse February 23, 2011
Featured Image: Houston, Santa Anna, and Cos political cartoon
The villa and presidio of San Antonio de Bexar map
Alamo historical newspaper coverage 1836
Texas primary source collections