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Come and Take It
Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#25: John Wayne's The Alamo
34 minutes
Download MP3 audioFifteen years in the making, The Alamo was a dream project for legendary Western star John Wayne. Through trials and tribulations, Wayne assembled a cast and crew in South Texas and created a sprawling epic that for many years was the defining vision of most famous battle in Texas history. Today we discuss the fabulous story of this classic film and its own impact on the story of Texas.
Before we begin… What is the most memorable historical disaster in Texas?
John Wayne’s the Alamo Forum A website devoted to John Wayne’s The Alamo. Great pictures, great stories, a web forum to discuss this movie (and show just how specific internet fandom can get).
The official site of The Duke, the most famous American actor perhaps of all time.
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