Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
Episode 66- Remember the Alamo!
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By December 1835, the Texians captured San Antonio after a fierce battle at the Siege of Bexar, forcing the Mexican army to retreat. But they made a dangerous mistake—they thought the war was already won.
Santa Anna’s Response: No Mercy
It’s February 23, 1836. The defenders of the Alamo—around 150 men—stand on top of the old Spanish mission’s walls. They have 18 working cannons, the largest of which is an 18-pounder facing the enemy.
References
Pacheco, J. (2024, June 21). What did the red flag mean at the Alamo? Geographic FAQ. Retrieved Feb 28, 2025, from https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-faq/what-did-the-red-flag-mean-at-the-alamo/
https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution
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Spanish Guitar Music by Aliabbas Abasov from Pixabay
Dramatic Sound by Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay
Dramatic Music by Cyberwave Orchestra from Pixabay
Price of Freedom Music by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay
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