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San Jacinto Day - April 21

© photos of the San Jacinto battle, Texan and Mexican Camps

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"This morning we are in preparation to meet Santa Anna. It is the only chance for saving Texas. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish…
We must act now or abandon all hope."

General Sam Houston

Inside the Texian camp
Texan settlers flee the advancing Mexican troops.
Texian on Horseback
One of the Twin Sisters Cannons
The Mexican Soldiers on Horseback
Inside the Mexican Camp
The Mexican Army fires their cannon, The Gold Standard
The Texians charge the Mexican troops
The Texian Army takes over the Mexican Camp


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