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The Battle of the Alamo: A Symbol of Heroic Resistance

Explore the legendary Battle of the Alamo, a defining moment in the Texas Revolution that became a powerful symbol of courage and resistance. In 1836, a small group of Texan defenders held out against the overwhelming forces of the Mexican army for 13 days, knowing their stand would likely end in death. How did this battle shape the fight for Texas independence, and why does it continue to inspire people today?

What are your thoughts on the legacy of the Alamo? Share your perspective on this iconic symbol of heroic resistance.

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#Alamo #TexasHistory #HeroicResistance #Freedom #Independence #BattleOfTheAlamo #TexasRevolution #1836History #HeroicResistance #RememberTheAlamo #TexanHeroes #TexasIndependence #MexicanAmericanHistory #HistoricBattles #SymbolOfCourage #LoneStarState #AmericanHistory #HistoricResistance #LegacyOfTheAlamo #TexasHeroes #MilitaryHistory #AlamoDefenders #HistoricEvents #HistoryOfTexas #InspiringCourage  

[historysisco]

For today’s #HispanicHeritageMonth post, I wanted to shed light on the book Reaching for the Stars by the first Mexican American Astronaut Jose M. Hernàndez. Here is how the book is described:

“Born into a family of migrant workers, toiling in the fields by the age of six, Jose M. Hernàndez dreamed of traveling through the night skies on a rocket ship. Reaching for the Stars is the inspiring story of how he realized that dream of becoming a NASA astronaut.

Hernàndez didn’t speak English till he was 12, and his peers often joined gangs, or skipped school. And yet, by his twenties he was part of an elite team helping develop technology for the early detection of breast cancer. He was turned down by NASA eleven times on his long journey to donning that famous orange space suit.

Hernàndez's message of hard work, education, perseverance, of "reaching for the stars,” makes this a classic American autobiography.“

The book shows that you can always achieve your goals and dreams regardless of where you are from. If you want it, you can do it!!! Give it a read!!!

#JoséMHernandéz #NASA #NationalAeronaticsAndSpaceAdministration #ElMesDeLaHerenciaHispana #LatinoHistory #LatinxHistory #MexicanAmericanHistory #SpaceHistory #AmericanHistory #USHistory #Books #Libros #Livres #Bookstagram #BooksAtMyJob #Historia #Histoire #Geschichte #HistorySisco (at Barnes & Noble)

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[eyegiene]

Read. Share. Subscribe‼️ 👁👁 #Repost @gustavo_arellano ・・・ #frontpage of @latimes today—HUGE package on 50th anniversary of #chicanomoratorium the anti-Vietnam War protest that happened August 29, 1970 and changed LA forever. MANY awesome stories by my colleagues—I have one on the writings of the martyred LA Times columnist #rubensalazar killed by a sheriff’s deputy tear-gas canister. Link to the whole package in my bio @gustavo_arellano or here ➡️ https://www.latimes.com/projects/chicano-moratorium/ —pick up your paper copy TODAY! Know your #chicanohistory! #mexicanwithglasses #reconquista #desmadre #latimes #chicanopower #chicano #chicana #mexican #mexicanamerican #mexicanamericanhistory #knowyourhistory #history #historygram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPuLB6AXZl/?igshid=1bkdx8v53289r

[hutchhitched]

Tonight, the history department of @lsccyfair hosted Dr. Francisco Balderrama, Professor Emeritus from California State University, Los Angeles, who spoke on the timely and important subject of the unconstitutional deportation of 1.2 million American citizens of Mexican heritage during the 1930s. Let it never happen again. #americanhistory #mexicanamericanhistory #mexicanrepatriation #protectthefourteenthamendment #fourteenthamendment #neveragain #franciscobalserrama (at Lone Star College–CyFair) https://www.instagram.com/p/BplJYmWlRVI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bxen3aa71p4r

[dj-eugene-edo]

In 1954, this racist policy perpetuated anti-Mexican sentiment throughout the nation. "Operation Wetback" upended the lives of tens of thousands of Mexicans – many of whom were born in the United States. While this mass deportation took place more than 50 years ago, we can still feel the impact of this program reflected in immigration rhetoric today. . . . #PulsoTalk #Latinos #Hispanic #Culture #Latinas #History #News #LatinoCulture #HispanicCulture #LatinoPride #LatinosBeLike #LatinoPower #LatinoHistory #LatinoNews #MexicanAmericanHistory #MexicanAmerican #Immigration #ImmigrantStories #Immigrants #Immigrant #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrantsWelcome #HumanRights (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCqxeTumhr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tigermunson]

#halfmoonbay #jamesjohnstonhouse #historicalhouse ##earlycalifornia #californiahistory #rancher #calafia #mexicanamericanhistory #california #pioneer #goldrush #bayarea #northerncalifornia #photography #tigrefino #tigrefinoprojects (at Half Moon Bay, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0tsSa9loh2/?igshid=1ws5om4k2okta

[sonsandbrothers]

On this day in 1968 the #ChicanoBlowouts began! These were protest against the unequal conditions in Los Angeles Unified School District high schools. In addition to education, the students addressed the Vietnam War and other demands of the Chicano Movement. We celebrate the history of youth leadership and organizing. These histories inspire us to #StayLoud! #ChicanoHistory #ChicanaHistory #LatinxHistory #MexicanAmericanHistory #YouthPower #AmericanHistory #StudentPower #HealthAndJustice4All

[clements-photography]

San Diego Latino Film Festival​ Dolores Huerta Foundation #SDLFF2017 #SDLFF #lastday #Dololoresthemovie #doloreshuerta #sisepuede #latinos #movies #film #photography #history #mexicanamericanhistory #women #SD #sandiego #2017 #family #vivalacausa #dolores #huelga #doloreshuertafoundation #education #civilrights #activist #family #amor #passion #pasion #whoisdoloreshuerta. San Diego Latino Film Festival "Dolores Huerta" is ready to view https://nanzi-muro.wixsite.com/san-diego-latino-4 (at San Diego Latino Film Festival)

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Dr. Hector P. Garcia--prominent champion of civil rights for Mexican-Americans and veterans in the mid- to late-20th century carefully documented and preserved a gold mine of information. Learn more about how this important archive of information is being processed and utilized:

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The Texas Declaration of Independence 1836 Discover the Texas Declaration of Independence of 1836, a defining moment that set the stage for the birth of the Republic of Texas. On March 2nd, Texan settlers boldly declared their independence from Mexico, sparking a revolution that would lead to the creation of a new nation. How did this courageous act change the course of American history? What are your thoughts on the events that led to Texas’ fight for freedom?  🎥 Visit our YouTube channel to see more! 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79oPmcGmZt6YyttMWWA-HA #TexasIndependence #1836History #TexasDeclaration #RepublicOfTexas #MexicanAmericanHistory #TexasRevolution #PivotalMoments #AmericanHistory #LoneStarState #TexasHistory #IndependenceMovement #RevolutionaryHistory #HistoricDeclarations #FoundingOfTexas #TexanHeritage #BattleForFreedom #TexasRepublic #HistoricEvents #TexasLegacy #Texas #Independence #History #PulseVibesMedia  #TexasRevolution

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This devotional image, called a "retablo," was painted in New Mexico in the early 1800s. It depicts the Virgin Mary as "La Virgen de Guadalupe."🖌️ According to tradition, the Virgin of Guadalupe first appeared to Juan Diego, a Christian Indian, on a hilltop near Mexico City in 1531. His vision of a dark-haired, brown-skinned Virgin Mary was popularized by Spanish missionaries seeking to convert Native peoples to Christianity. Today, the Virgin of Guadalupe retains a special significance in the U.S. Southwest, particularly as a symbol of empowerment for people of mixed indigenous and European descent. Swipe to see a modern interpretation of "La Virgen." She stands on the hood of a 1991 El Camino, flanked by cars, lights, and roses.🌹 #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #HHM #AmericanHistory #MexicanAmericanHistory #LatinoHeritage #LatinxHistory #ReligiousHistory #ElCamino #ManyVoices #NationWeBuildTogether #MexicoCityHistory #VirgenDeGuadalupe https://ift.tt/2Nqaq8L

[instapicsil1]

Hard work, stark conditions, and occasional moments of levity— these photographs of the bracero program, taken by Leonard Nadel, capture all that and more. In 1942, facing labor shortages caused by World War II, the United States initiated a series of agreements with Mexico to recruit Mexican men to work on U.S. farms and railroads. Between 1942 and 1964, an estimated two million Mexican men came to the United States on short-term labor contracts through the bracero program, named after the term used in Mexico for a manual laborer. "When the U.S. needed it most, we came to serve the United States,” recalled former bracero José Ramírez Delgado, “When the U.S. needed it most, I was here." The bracero program was one of both exploitation and opportunity. Workers were able to send home money—but they earned that money through long hours of hard work, suffering through difficult and sometimes humiliating conditions on and off the fields. To learn more about the bracero program, click the link in our bio. http://s.si.edu/Bracero #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #HispanicHeritage #AmericanHistory #LaborHistory #WW2History #WWII #WWIIHistory #MilitaryHistory #MexicanAmericanHistory #MigrationHistory #Bracero Photo captions: 👨🏽‍🌾 A bracero worker in California ✋🏽 When crossing the border into the U.S., workers’ hands were examined for calluses (to show they could work) and they were sprayed with DDT. 🌿 Bracero workers in a lettuce field in California 🛏 Braceros often endured unsafe housing and transportation conditions. Workers were sometimes housed in converted barns and makeshift tents. 🃏Braceros playing cards 🍽 Braceros eat lunch on the edge of a pepper field https://ift.tt/2RqsrHx