Houston, Sam

A soldier and political leader of the nineteenth century. Houston led the Texans in their struggle to win independence from Mexico . Later he served as president of the republic of Texas . After Texas became a state, he represented it in the United States Senate . He was elected governor of Texas just before the Civil War , but when he opposed the state's decision for secession , he was removed from office.

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Sam Houston intended to hide his Texan army there if he lost the battle that was finally fought at San Jacinto.

The last guy who won Texas as an independent was Sam Houston a hundred years ago.

Tilly blushed and shrugged her shoulders; but she asked no more questions about Fort Sam Houston for at least five minutes.

Think of the times we'll have going out to Fort Sam Houston to guard-mounts and parade.

Well, if they don't do right, they had better look out for Sam Houston, or he'll be on their heels.

For the work that was ahead no better selection of a leader than that of General Sam Houston could have been made.

Sam Houston of Texas and other distinguished gentlemen were present.

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