Olen Rugged Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 "One of the most colorful and controversial figures in Texas history, Sam Houston was born in Virginia on March 2, 1793. ...at the site of the Battle of San Jacinto,where on April 21, 1836, his force defeated Santa Anna and secured Texas long sought independence. In the fall of that year, Houston was elected the first President of the Republic of Texas." From: http://www.lsjunctio...ple/houston.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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