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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 80: San Jacinto's Infamous Prisoner The 18-minute Battle of San Jacinto proved to be a decisive victory for Texas, ensuring its independence and the establishment of a Republic. But in its wake, some unfinished business remained: what to do with a prisoner of war who happened to be the opponent’s President and General? We reveal the events that unfolded 189 years ago this week when Santa Anna became a prisoner of war, and his attempts to stay alive and escape during his seven months as San Jacinto’s Infamous Prisoner. Featuring independent author and historian James Bevill, and the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.Read Dr. Winders' essay on Santa Anna's capture: https://officialalamo.medium.com/the-capture-of-santa-anna-83454a5ffdc5James Bevill's book "The Paper Republic:" https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Republic-Struggle-Credit-Independence/dp/1933979259Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)
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