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Heroes of Alamo Elect to Die Bold Texans Stand for Death
A century ago Colonel William Barret Travis and his garrison faced death with Texas on their lips. Travis declares surrender impossible and urges bold defense as Bonham Bowie Crockett and others brace for the final assault at the Alamo. News text frames their noble resolve and call for aid.
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Alamo
Col. Travis
William Barrett Travis
Orld
Bexar
James Bailer Bonham
Texas
Goliad
Gonzales
Green De‘Witt
Fannin
Besar
Bonham
Ant Bonham
Travis
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Hope
Mey
James Bowie
Bowie
Davy Crockett
Andy Jackson
Tennessee Boys
Croskett
Santa Anna
Mexico
Gussanna Dickerson
Gare
Lbberty
Acress
Arewla
John Smith
Tim
Travis Travis
Laviltetta
James Butler Bonham
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Pannin
John W. Smith