Why do we remember the Alamo?
Most of us have heard the expression “remember the Alamo.” It’s most often used as a battle cry — a way to convey strength and honor in three succinct words. But have you ever wondered exactly why we remember the Alamo? Sure, a battle was fought at the fort, but plenty of battles have been fought in the United States. What makes the Alamo so special? Fort Image Gallery The Alamo, a stone monument to Anglo westward expansion, was originally built as a Catholic mission for the purpose of converting Mesoamerican Indians living near the growing town of San Antonio. The name “Alamo” came from Spanish cavalry members, who nicknamed the mission after their own village of Alamo de Parras. Alamo means “cottonwood” in Spanish [source:
