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Listener Paul Kennedy writes:

In one of your questions you made reference to the flag that flew over the
Alamo. In your answer you said the flag had 1836 written on it. That is
incorrect.

The flag that flew over the Alamo during the battle was a red, white and green
tricolor flag with 1824 written on it – referring the ratification of the
Mexican Constitution. The flag may or may not have had the eagle that adorns the
current Mexican flag.

Thank you, Paul, you are correct. Our research efforts seem to be flagging!