Sam Houston Elected President of Texas (jan 1, 1836 – jan 1, 1836)
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Sam Houston won against Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith with a huge margin of over 79% of the vote. He served from October 22, 1836, to December 10, 1838.Picture: This photographed portrait of Samuel Houston was taken in 1849 by Mathew Brady.
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jan 1, 1836
jan 1, 1836
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