#Texas Independence Day

[married-to-a-redhead]

188 years ago. God bless Texas.

[klemannlee]

Happy Texas Independence Day!

"Texas is so big that it is bounded on the north by the Aurora Borealis, on the south by the invisible lines of equinox, on the east by primeval chaos and on the west by the Judgment Day."

---- from a January 7, 1943 article in The Junction Eagle newspaper in Junction, Texas

[ruzqtx]

ALAMOMENT

wow i’m already back, anyways MoRE ALAMOMENT

this one’s kind of bittersweet, actually

it was said that travis took a black-cat eye ring from his own hand and thread it through a string, then tied it around 14-month old angelina dickinson’s neck. angelina was the infant of susannah and almeron dickinson, both very well known—suzanna for being an alamo survivor and almeron for being a defender. anyways—it’s bittersweet since at the time that travis had decided to LEAVE his pregnant wife and son, she had their baby girl, and he’d never get to meet her. suzanna told travis she’d make sure the ring made it to his son, charles, but he never ended up getting it.

fun fact: it’s hard to catch, but the first scene we ever see travis in in the alamo (2004), you can see he wears said ring on his pinky finger! another addition to this fact is the original HAS been found!

the ring was passed on from angelina to her husband, who then presented it to his commanding officer in the civil war. from there, the ring was passed down for years, to when it was eventually donated to the alamo.

[9x19-balaclava]

Dining at my fav BBQ joint.

[nightshaderose]

Happy Birthday Texas! I miss you, but could you please get your shit together so it's safe for me to come home?

[thekimdelacreme]

Take me to Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antone Houston, Laredo, Galveston Or Austin, maybe Abilene The closest thing I’ve ever seen To Heaven’s the Gulf of Mexico I’m a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose So when I go Take me to Texas

[rabbitcruiser]

Texas Independence Day

Texas Independence Day on March 2 commemorates the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on the same date in 1836. Inhabitants of Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico and established the Republic of Texas with the signing of this declaration by over 59 delegates.

Children’s events, re-enactments, live band music, and cook-offs are all part of the festivities. Storytelling sessions about how Texas gained independence from Mexico and became a republic are among the other activities.

History of Texas Independence Day

A congress of Texians and Tejanos convened at Washington-on-the-Brazos during the Texas Revolution and declared Texas’ independence from Mexico, and they became known as Texans. The delegates elected David Burnet as interim president and confirmed Sam Houston as commander-in-chief of all Texas armies.

In addition, the Texans adopted a constitution that guaranteed the unrestricted practice of slavery, which had previously been banned by Mexican law. In the meantime, in San Antonio, the Alamo was still under siege by Mexican General Antonio de Santa Anna, and the fort’s defenders awaited the last Mexican attack.

Santa Anna ordered his troops to invade the Alamo on March 6. The first and second Mexican charges were defeated by Travis’ artillery, but the Texans were overpowered in less than an hour, and the Alamo was seized. All of the Texan and American defenders were murdered in fierce hand-to-hand combat when Santa Anna instructed that no prisoners should be taken. The Alamo’s only survivors were a small group of civilians, chiefly women and children. During the siege and storming of the Alamo, hundreds of Santa Anna’s soldiers died.

Six weeks later, at San Jacinto, a huge Texan army led by Houston surprised Santa Anna’s forces. The Texans overpowered the Mexicans and took Santa Anna. The dictator was forced to acknowledge Texas’ independence and withdraw his troops south of the Rio Grande. Nine years after the Texas Declaration of Independence was written, the Republic of Texas was annexed to the United States by the collective agreement of the United States Congress.

On December 29, 1845, the United States Congress officially recognized Texas as a member of the Union. Sam Houston Day and Texas Flag Day are also celebrated on March 2, albeit they are not legal holidays.

Texas Independence Day timeline

1835

The Texas Revolution Begins

The revolution begins on October 2 as a rebellion instigated by colonists from the U.S., supported by Tejanos, to oppose Mexico’s centralist government.

1836

The San Jacinto Battle

The Republic of Texas wins its independence on April 21 with victory at the San Jacinto River.

1845

Texas Joins the Union

On December 29, the United States Congress recognizes Texas as a constituent state.

1846

The Mexican-American War Begins

Mexico goes to war with the United States over the Republic of Texas’ annexation.

Texas Independence Day FAQs

How do Texans greet one another?

“Howdy,” the official Texas greeting, is much more than a witty remark voiced by Woody, the “Toy Story” cowboy. True Texans use the word as a popular greeting.

Can Texas leave the U.S. legally?

Texas v. White, a landmark Supreme Court ruling, says that states cannot leave the union by state legislation.

What is the slogan of Texas?

In February 1930, the Texas state motto of friendship was established. The slogan was probably chosen because Texas, or Tejas, was the Spanish translation of the native Indian tribe’s “thecas or teyshas”, which means “friends or allies.”

How to Celebrate Texas Independence Day

Attend a festival: Attend one of the festivals held on Texas Independence Day to celebrate. There are tons of activities for children and adults to have a fun time.

Participate in a reenactment: Join a reenactment of the famous events during the Texas Revolution. Play dress-up and reenact the battle of the Alamo with friends.

Learn more about Texas: Texas has a lot to offer. From excellent barbecues to live music, the Lone Star State has tons of attractions and rich history.

5 Facts About Texas That Will Blow Your Mind

Dr Pepper was made in Texas: Dr Pepper was first publicly introduced in 1904 and is now distributed all over the world; it was invented in 1885 by Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas.

First frozen margarita: Mariano Martinez, a Dallas restaurateur, invented the first frozen margarita machine.

Six flags: Texas’ Six Flags theme park is named after the six countries that have presided over Texas; Mexico, Spain, the U.S., France, the Confederate States of America, and the Republic of Texas.

Powers that be: Texas has an independent power grid, it is separated from the rest of the United States.

Nightcrawlers: Bracken Cave in Texas houses North America’s largest bat colony.

Why We Love Texas Independence Day

It’s a source of inspiration: The story of the Texas Revolution is the perfect example of snatching victory against the odds. The Texans made the impossible a reality when they defeated their Mexican rivals who far outnumbered them.

It’s a crucial page in the history books: The road to independence is a story that will be passed down for generations in Texas. The legendary battles and tales of bravery will be remembered for years to come.

Appreciating the war heroes: Texas Independence Day is an opportunity to honor the sacrifice of those who fought for Texas’ independence. Their names are not forgotten and their deeds remain fresh in the memories of their successors.

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[mremusings]

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[whenweallvote]

Many of us are taught that slavery came to an end with the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, but for enslaved people in Texas, freedom didn’t come until June 19, 1865.

Swipe to learn about the history of Juneteenth, and why it’s a celebration of freedom, culture, and progress.

[and-loth-cat]

nothing says texas more than people wearing trump masks, having trump cutouts in the windows of their cars, preaching about how trump will "save us" in november at a fourth of july parade (while i, dressed in my pride outfit proudly help up my inclusion pride flag in silent protest)

and me being the only person cheering when the democrats came by, waving my pride flag because theyre my only hope

celebrating independence day while the people you endorse are working to take away every right i have is hypocritical. you can't preach about independence and freedom if you want to take away my humanity

please vote blue for those who can't yet. our future, my future, is up to you.

vote blue

[the-birth-of-art]

[impossiblepluto]

BRB ill be at the beach daydreaming my yearly Mac and Jack + "Independence Day" thoughts

[klemannlee]

Meanwhile in San Antonio, this day in 1836.

[slav-every-day]

[stastrodome]

Happy Fourth of July! ¡Feliz Cuatro de Julio!

It's the hot-doggiest time of the year! With the buns all a toasting and the mustard and onion and beer, it's the hot-doggiest time of the year!

[thekimdelacreme]