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"Come and take it" an expression of defiance first used in 1778 at Fort Morris in Georgia during the American Revolution, and also in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution. American Revolutionary War
“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 molṑn labé (meaning “come and take them”) is a powerful challenge to would-be gun grabbers.
Today is Come and Take It Day, an October 6 holiday. This day is here for the taking. Grab it. Take it and run with it. We’re sure it’s going to be a great day. There is a slight difference between the terms “come and get it” and “come and take it”.
Oct 2, 2018 · On Oct. 2, 1835, a small skirmish broke out between the residents of Gonzales, Texas, and some Mexican soldiers. While the Battle of Gonzales was small, its place in Texas lore was not.
Come and Take It Day is a day to go out and take something that you've always wanted, or to defiantly say "come and take it" to someone who wants something from you that you do not wish to give up. The phrase was used in Ancient Greece during the Battle of Thermopylae.
Mar 2, 2018 · STATEWIDE — Texas Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, marking Texas’ independence from Mexico. In order to make you feel extra proud to be a Texan today, we've pulled together a quick history lesson:
May 20, 2015 · A dispute over a small cannon in 1835 sparked the Texas Revolution and immortalized the battle cry “Come and Take It.”
