The Alamo

The Alamo

Typically, The Alamo refers to the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, in direct reference to a building referred to as "The Alamo" in San Antonio, Texas.

"The Alamo" also might refer to one of several films inspired by the battle, which include:

* "The Alamo" (1936 film)
*"Heroes of the Alamo" , a 1937 film
*"The Man from the Alamo", a 1953 film with Glenn Ford
*"Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier", 1954 with Fess Parker.
* "The Last Command" (film), 1955 with Sterling Hayden.
* "The Alamo" (1960 film)
*"", 1987
* "The Alamo" (2004 film)

Other uses

* "Remember the Alamo (song)"
* Alamo (sculpture), in the middle of Astor Place, Manhattan


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