Battle of the Alamo gradually became known as a battle site rather than a former mission. The Texas Legislature purchased the land and buildings in the early part of the 20th century and designated the Alamo chapel as an official Texas State Shrine. The Alamo has been the subject of numerous non-fiction works beginning in 1843. Most Americans, however, are more familiar with the myths and legends spread by many of the movie and television adaptations, including the 1950s Disney mini-series "Davy Crockett" and John Wayne's 1960 film "The Alamo". Under President Antonio López de Santa Anna, the Mexican government began to shift away
Patrick Wayne eleven movies with his father: "Rio Grande" (1950), "The Quiet Man" (1952), "The Searchers" (1956), "The Alamo" (1960), "The Comancheros" (1961), "Donovan's Reef" (1963), "McLintock!" (1963), "The Green Berets" (1968) and "Big Jake" (1971). Patrick made his film debut at age 11 in his father's film "Rio Grande". He followed that with films directed by family friend and iconic director John Ford: "The Quiet Man" (1952), "The Sun Shines Bright" (1953), "The Long Gray Line" (1955), "Mister Roberts" (1955) and "The Searchers" (1956). From 1957 to 1958, Wayne appeared as Walter on the CBS sitcom "Mr. Adams and Eve", starring