For some years the 1824 flag has floated over many camp sites and ceremonies. It has waved from the top of the Alamo and across endless movie screens. It has become such an icon of Texas history that few people ever stop to consider the true story of the flag. This article is a documentation of my research into the 1824 tri-color.

Dec 2, 2023 · People have long assumed that the 1824 flag was the flag that flew at the Alamo. The idea was that until Texas officially declared independence, they were fighting for the restoration of the Constitution of 1824.

Nov 1, 2021 · In reality, the defenders of the Alamo wanted no part of the Constitution of 1824. Eyewitnesses do, however, report a green, white, and red Mexican tricolor at the Alamo. But it had two stars, one for Texas and one for Coahuila, not 1824.

For well over 150 years, popular culture has placed the 1824 Flag flying from the walls of the Alamo during those fateful thirteen days when a handful of determined men stood before the might of the Mexican army and shouted "Liberty or Death."

Jun 28, 2024 · The green, white, and red flag with the year “1824” in the middle panel is known as the Alamo Flag. It features the colors of old Mexico and the numbers “1824” representing the Mexican constitution for which the brave defenders of the Alamo fought.

Oct 1, 1995 · Five flags are associated with the siege and fall of the Alamo: San Fernando de Béxar, Crockett, Coahuila and Texas, 1824, and New Orleans Greys. On February 23, 1836, Santa Anna raised a red flag over the tower of San Fernando de Béxar Church (now San Fernando Cathedral ) to proclaim to the defenders of the Alamo that no quarter would be given.

For some years the 1824 flag has floated over many camp sites and ceremonies. It has waved from the top of the Alamo and across endless movie screens. It has become such an icon of Texas history that few people ever stop to consider the true story of the flag. This article is a documentation of my research into the 1824 tri-color.

This is evidenced by the flag that was flown over the Alamo. It was the Mexican tricolor of red, white and green modified by having 1824 sewn into the white strip. The 1824 stood for the liberal constitution that Mexico had adopted right after independence from Spain.

Feb 22, 2010 · The Alamo Flag was the very first flag approved for use by forces by a Texan legislative body. In 1835, the Texan government authorized the use of the Alamo Flag for privateers preying on Mexican commerce. Historic professionals have often said that the “1824 flag” was flown by Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo.

The official flag was approved for flying by privateers operating under Letters of Marquee and Reprisal as late as Feb. 1836. Dr. Grant & F. W. Johnson each flew a 1824 flag on their illfated Matamoros Expedition. Popular myth holds that this flag flew at …