The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in Texas history that is seen as a source of Texas pride. Figures such as James Bowie, David Crockett, as well as lesser-known Texas heroes, like James Bonham and Almeron Dickenson, began to emerge as the cause for the fight became more personal and the pride in Texas and desire for independence grew. Although the battle was lost, the phrase "Remember the Alamo" is part of its legacy.