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The Alamo: A Stand for Freedom That Echoed Through History

On February 23, 1836, the Mexican army, led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna, arrived at the gates of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. What followed was a legendary 13-day siege that would forever be etched into the annals of history. The Texian defenders, numbering fewer than 200, were vastly outnumbered by Santa …

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The Flag That Inspired a Nation: The Raising of the Colors on Iwo Jima

On February 23, 1945, amid the brutal battle for Iwo Jima, a moment of triumph was captured in a single photograph that would become one of the most iconic images in American history. After days of relentless fighting against entrenched Japanese forces, a group of six U.S. Marines reached the summit of Mount Suribachi, the …

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