April 21, 1836,
On this day, General Sam Houston, and 783 volunteers from Texas and all over the U.S. defeated General Santa Anna and 1500-2000 Mexican troops at San Jacinto just East of present day Houston.
The Battle proper, lasted a mere 18 minutes and was a complete rout. It avenged the Battles of the Alamo and Goliad.
The Battle secured Texas’ Independence and eventually paved the way for America’s expansion westward, all the way to California.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_San_Jacinto
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