In 1945, John Wayne set out to create a grand film about the Battle of the Alamo, a crucial conflict during the Texas Revolution that involved a 13-day siege on the Alamo Mission. The Mexican army ...

The film’s star-studded debut on Oct. 24, 1960, was the culmination of a three-day celebration that included a river parade, concert, numerous receptions and an outdoor dance featuring a 30-foot Alamo ...