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may 18, 1836 - Sam Houston

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Sam Houston was an American soldier and politician. His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas from Mexico in one of the shortest decisive battles in modern history. ... In 1827, Houston was elected Governor of Tennessee as a Jacksonian.

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may 18, 1836
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~ 190 years ago

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