Houston, Sam Personalities West United States North America By Region

The only American who served as the governor of two different states (Tennessee and Texas) and the president of a country (Republic of Texas).

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• Handbook of Texas Online: Houston, Samuel - Biography of the first President of the Republic of Texas.
  
• Sam Houston's Cannonball - Relates the story of the celabratory firing of cannon when Texas won its independence from Mexico.
  
• Sam Houston - Biographical sketch, with photograph.
  
• Sam Houston Historic School House - Large collection of information about Sam Houston and the building where he taught school as a young man in Tennessee. Includes biographical facts and topical essays.
  
• Sam Houston: Man of Honor - Good biographical treatment (with many quotes) of a complex man whose personal history is intertwined with that of Texas and the United States. He was for states rights but against secession.
  
• Texas Treasures - Sam Houston - Texas State Library - Biography plus photographs and text of letters from Houston and documents he signed.
  
• The Life of Sam Houston - Chronology, frequently asked questions, and other information. Includes biographical information on Margaret Lea Houston, Houston's last wife.
  
  

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