Come and take it - Wikipedia
As a symbol of defiance, Caroline Zumwalt and Eveline DeWitt, a young woman from Gonzales, made a flag with the phrase "come and take it" (Spanish: Ven y tómalo) either printed above or …
The Meaning Behind the Come and Take It Flag
The Come and Take It flag originated during a battle in the Texas Revolution, where Texans successfully resisted Mexican forces. The flag’s message stood for defiance against …
Gonzales Flag: Meaning and History Behind "Come and Take It"
“Come and Take It.” It’s a slogan of defiance against government tyranny with roots in antiquity that continues to inspire freedom-loving patriots today. This updating of the classic Spartan …
"Come and Take It" Flag - Authentic Texas
The Come and Take It flag is a symbol from the Battle of Gonzales that’s prevailed through 183 years of Texas history. The flag stood for defiance against Mexican dictatorship, and today the …
The story behind Texas' world-famous 'Come and Take It' flag
Oct 2, 2018 · The famous flag from that Gonzales clash has become a hallmark of Texas pride, with its "Come And Take It" message one of Texas' most-defining. It is the first flag used in the …
Flags of the Texas Revolution - Texas Historical Commission
Dec 2, 2023 · The Come and Take It flag is the best known of the Texas Revolution flags. It was designed and painted by the women of Gonzales in October 1835 to celebrates the famous …
The “Come and Take It” Flag Now Symbolizes Something Very …
“Come and Take It,” the flag says—an old wartime taunt, in a smart-looking sans serif font. Above it is a silhouette of the cannon’s barrel, and above that is a star, all black on a white ...
Gonzales Come and Take It Cannon - TSHA
The Gonzales cannon of “Come and Take It” fame was a Spanish-made, bronze artillery piece of six-pound caliber. The gun was the object of contention in late September and early October …
Battle of Gonzales - Wikipedia
As Moore returned to camp, the Texians raised a homemade white banner with an image of the cannon painted in black in the center, over the words "Come and Take It". [2] The makeshift …
Come And Take It: The Skirmish That Inspired A Texas Mantra
Oct 2, 2018 · History professor Eddie Weller recounts the Battle of Gonzales and its legacy today. A replica of the “Come and Take It” flag that residents of Gonzales, Texas flew over their town, …