Houston Chronicle & San Antonio Express-News columnist and bestselling author Chris Tomlinson chats with Trey Elling about FORGET THE ALAMO: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN AMERICAN MYTH. Questions include:
- What myth about the Alamo does Chris hope this book dispels?
- Why does he believe slavery is the primary reason Mexico sent troops into Texas?
- What kept Santa Anna from accepting William Travis' surrender before the battle?
- How many of those at the Alamo were actually slave owners?
- Did Davy Crockett die fighting to the death?
- Why was LBJ guilty of "Alamo syndrome"?
- How should the Alamo be taught in schools?
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