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To: lqcincinnatus
The Alamo is one of the least impressive historical sites I've ever visited. There's very little left of the original compound, and I didn't get any sense of the historical context of the place.

Really. Don't waste your time. Read the book instead. It's much more inspiring.

5 posted on 01/07/2017 9:41:37 AM PST by IronJack
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To: IronJack
The Alamo is one of the least impressive historical sites I've ever visited.

This was some years ago, but when the wife and I entered the Alamo, we had the impression of entering a church - or hallowed ground.

I particularly liked the sign over the entrance: "Gentlemen, remove your hats, for brave men have died here."

6 posted on 01/07/2017 9:48:07 AM PST by Oatka
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To: IronJack

“The Alamo is one of the least impressive historical sites I’ve ever visited. There’s very little left of the original compound, and I didn’t get any sense of the historical context of the place.”

I felt the same, but that was in the ‘60s, I was a kid, and had just seen the movie. Very disappointing. Reading the two posts following yours makes me want to revisit.


8 posted on 01/07/2017 10:00:41 AM PST by bk1000 (A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory.)
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