Posted on 04/21/2002 2:12:37 AM PDT by Flyer
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The Houston Area Texans Celebrate San Jacinto Day A Photo Essay |
The San Jacinto Monument![]() |
A Texian shows off his guns |
"Be not afraid. . ." |
More Guns! |
The Men of the U.S.S. San Jacinto were the guest of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas |
Barbecue! |
No trip to San Jacinto is complete without a visit to the Battleship Texas |
HumbleGunner defends the ship channel |
The unknown gunner |
HumbleGunner protects the San Jacinto Monument |
Really big bullets! |
Santa Anna's Army has been spotted! |
General Sam Houston |
The troops arrive via the Lynchburg Ferry |
April 20, 1836 - Sizing up the situation |
A brief engagement with the Mexicans |
The Cavalry |
Reload! |
Santa Anna's men try to draw our fire |
April 21 - The Battle! |
Advancing on the unsuspecting Mexican troops |
Remember The Alamo! |
Entering Santa Anna's camp |
The battle is over - Texas is liberated! |
Alan Le May--"The Searchers" (1954) (Harper & Brothers)
In the movie they changed Amos' name to Ethan. They also had Mrs. Jorgensen speak the above lines and they changed "Texan" to "Texican."
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