Feb. 23, 1836: Siege at the Alamo begins. Santa Anna's forces arrive in Bexar to enforce government policy. The Mexican general sends a courier demanding the Alamo's surrender, and William Barret Travis replies with cannon fire.

Remember the Alamo. Remember Goliad. Remember the Texans' victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Remember that 175 years ago, Texas was a part of Mexico until the Texians rebelled.

Although there were still battles to fight, the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence severed ties with Mexico, and March 2, 1836, became known as Texas Independence Day.

When Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's Mexican army was defeated April 21, 1836, Texas was declared a separate nation. Remember the Republic of Texas.

"We had our own army, navy, postal service, diplomatic recognition," said J.P. Bryan, who serves on the board of the Texas State Historical Association.

"We functioned as a separate nation."

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Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.

God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

I think Texas should start a new campaign to seperate from America before the ship shinks

Just kidding Blue you know that

Actually, L, our Governor Hairspray has actually proposed the idea.

Head!

Commandancy of the Alamo
Bexar, Fby. 24th, 1836

To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world

Fellow Citizens & Compatriots

I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual bombardment &
cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise the garrison
are to be put to the sword if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves
proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender nor retreat.

Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & of everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country.

Victory or Death

William Barret Travis
Lt. Col. Comdt.

P. S. The Lord is on our side. When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn. We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves.

Travis