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Today is San Jacinto Day

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April 21, 2024, 11:23 AM
tatortodd
Today is San Jacinto Day
188 years ago today was the decisive battle for Texas' independence. 910 Texas soldiers came upon 1360 Mexican soldiers in what is today the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (located in eastern Houston). In 18 minutes, the Texans won the battle with 63% of the Mexican soldier suffering casualties (650 KIA, 208 wounded) while Texas' troops only suffering 4.5% casualties (11 KIA, 30 wounded). Texas was independent within 3 weeks of this important battle.

Texas' forces were lead by General Sam Houston and the city of Houston was named after him.

In honor of the triumph, the Texans built the San Jacinto monument 13 feet taller than the Washington Monument.

"Remember the Alamo!"

"Remember Goliad!"




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April 21, 2024, 11:50 AM
oddball
God Bless Texas




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April 21, 2024, 11:58 AM
Tejas421
A great day!
April 21, 2024, 01:49 PM
rduckwor
A truly great day!!!

RMD



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April 21, 2024, 08:17 PM
BGULL
A great day indeed. Plus Aggie Muster is celebrated on San Jacinto Day.


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April 21, 2024, 09:54 PM
Redhookbklyn
I recall having lunch at a restaurant, I believe it was called The Monument Inn, when visiting a boiler shop in LaPorte, TX.

Had a great view of the monument.


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April 21, 2024, 10:14 PM
tatortodd
15 years ago, the Monument Inn was near one of my projects so I got to eat there every week or two. My friends in that part of Houston say it's still delicious.


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April 21, 2024, 11:48 PM
sjtill
I always think of Jim Allen when someone posts this.


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April 22, 2024, 02:00 AM
ibanda
Remember the Alamo!

Remember Goliad!



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April 22, 2024, 09:18 AM
trapper189
Mexico allowing unchecked immigration of Americans into Texas was the start of Mexico’s losing Texas.
April 22, 2024, 03:55 PM
bendable
Mexico called ,
Something about repairations.




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April 22, 2024, 10:03 PM
ftttu
Remember the Alamo!


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