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The famous flag from that Gonzales clash has become a hallmark of Texas pride, with its "Come And Take It" message one of Texas' most-defining.
The Gonzales flag has become much more common in the past few decades, in a different form: with an AR-15 or other modern assault rifle in place of the cannon. This version seems to have ...
GONZALES, Texas — As the University of Texas at San Antonio prepares to take down its "Come and Take It" flags, the historic motto remains displayed proudly all across the Town of Gonzales.
A replica of the “Come and Take It” flag that residents of Gonzales, Texas flew over their town, daring Mexican soldiers to attack, resulting in the Battle of Gonzales and the Texas Revolution ...
The ‘Come and Take It’ cannon and flag represent the first shots for independence, not a double-meat-and-cheese bacon burger. ... Look, the Gonzales flag has taken a lot of abuse in recent years.
Opponents of the slogan argue that its origins, which stem from the Battle of Gonzales in 1835, are steeped in racist and anti-Mexican ideology.
And to top off the vibe, the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will hold its “Come and Take It Celebration” October 1-3. The chamber’s online store sells hats, coffee mugs, flags ...
The flag, which reads “Come and Take It” underneath an image of a cannon, is the best-known flag of the Texas Revolution and originated at the Battle of Gonzales, according to the Texas ...
The flag says, "Come And Take It" and for the third time in less than a year, a man attempted to do just that on the corner of Foch and Lancaster in Fort Worth's West 7th area.
The "Come And Take It" flag was used by Texan secessionists at the 1835 Battle of Gonzales in reference to a cannon that Mexican troops were attempting to seize.
The flag, which reads “Come and Take It” underneath an image of a cannon, is the best-known flag of the Texas Revolution and originated at the Battle of Gonzales, according to the Texas ...