TPW TV -- SAN JACINTO MONUMENT: A monument to a turning 
point in Texas history and future ... ahead on Passport to 
Texas. (2/27)

This is Passport to Texas

Rising from the flat Texas wetlands along the Houston 
ship channel, the San Jacinto Monument is one of the 
most recognizable symbols of Texas history. Larry Spasic 
is President of the San Jacinto Museum of History 
Association.

14 -- This monument was built to be a memorial to remind us of 
the sacrifices of all those who fought for Texas independence. 
And when people come here, they see that singular vision in the 
San Jacinto Monument.

Watch a segment about the monument next week on the 
PBS TPW TV series. Russ Kuykendall, retired site 
superintendent, says the obelisk is a soaring monument 
to commemorate a small battle with huge consequences 
that took place on that site in 1836. 

15 -- The monument really honors both sides of the battle - 
both Mexico and Texas. And, of course, independence [was] 
won for Texas from Mexico at this site. And so, what better site 
to have this magnificent monument erected to honor all of 
those individuals.

The San Jacinto Monument state historic site embodies 
the hopes and dreams of the people who fought for the 
future of Texas. Watch a segment on the monument and 
Texas history next week on the PBS TPW TV series.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti










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