The term 'American at the Alamo' refers to James BOWIE, a soldier and frontiersman who fought in the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. BOWIE was born in Kentucky and served in the militia during the War of 1812. He later moved to Texas and became a prominent figure in the fight for Texan independence from Mexico. He is best remembered for his heroic stand at the Alamo, where he died defending the fort.