The Institute of Texan Cultures
presents
THE ALAMO
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The Alamo
A Mission, A Fort, A Shrine
From its beginnings as a mission to convert native people to Catholicism, the Alamo has evolved to become a shrine millions of tourists visit annually. The Alamo church and compound have become a patriotic symbol dedicated to courage and heroism.
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Supported by the Social Studies Center for Educator Development, Texas A&M University in College Station,Texas and Region VI in Huntsville, Texas, with funding from the Texas Educational Agency, Austin, Texas.
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