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The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essen...

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We now occupy the proud attitude of a sovereign and independent Republic, which will impose upon us ...

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The soldier who gropes for glory must submit himself to discipline. Subordination gives strength and...

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Texas, with her superior natural advantages, must become a point of attraction, and the policy of es...

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I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand ...

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We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the conquest and must conquer or perish. I...

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Nothing can be better calculated to advance our interests and character than the establishment of a ...

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Sam Houston

Former United States Senator

Born: 1793-03-02

Died: 1863-07-26

Samuel "Sam" Houston (2 March 1793 – 26 July 1863) was an American politician and soldier, best known for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state. His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas from Mexico. The only American to be elected governor of two different States (as opposed to territories or indirect appointments), he was also the only Southern governor to oppose secession during the American Civil War, and to refuse an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy, a decision that led to his removal from office by the Texas secession convention.More