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Mission San Francisco de la Espada, better known today simply as "Mission Espada," in San Antonio.
Founded in 1690 by Spanish Franciscan friars, it and the surrounding settlement were intended to convert local Native Americans to Christianity and solidify Spanish territorial claims in the New World against encroachment from France. "Espada" in Spanish translates to "sword" (feminine) or "matador" (masculine) in English, and the mission's full title to "St. Francis of the Sword." Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.
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