<p>There is no more popular symbol of the Texas spirit and the Texas revolution than the famous “Come and Take It” flag.  It’s reproduced on all sorts of merchandise and displayed prominently all over Texas.  But was there really such a flag at the Battle of Gonzales in 1835?  I examine this question in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.</p>

There is no more popular symbol of the Texas spirit and the Texas revolution than the famous “Come and Take It” flag. It’s reproduced on all sorts of merchandise and displayed prominently all over Texas. But was there really such a flag at the Battle of Gonzales in 1835? I examine this question in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.

Ep 141: Come and Take It!

If you think you know Texas history, think again. This is the podcast that goes beyond the textbooks — rigorously researched, compellingly written, and delivered with a relaxed storytelling style that makes even the most serious history feel like sitting around a campfire. Your host is Justice Ken Wise: a scholar with a gift for narrative and a knack for finding the stories that surprise you. Texas history, Texas legends, Texas characters — all told the way they deserve to be told. Subscribe for new episodes and prepare to see the Lone Star State in a whole new light.

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