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The only American who served as the governor of two different states (Tennessee and Texas) and the president of a country (Republic of Texas).

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Sam Houston Short biography. www.angelfire.com/tx4/sh

Sam Houston Biographical sketch, with photograph. www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/d_h/houston.htm

The Life of Sam Houston Chronology, frequently asked questions, and other information. Includes biographical information on Margaret Lea Houston, Houston's last wife. www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/History/index.html

Sam Houston: Man of Honor Good biographical treatment (with many quotes) of a complex man whose personal history is intertwined with that of Texas and the United States. He was for states rights but against secession. www.graceproducts.com/houston/life.html

Sam Houston Historic School House Large collection of information about Sam Houston and the building where he taught school as a young man in Tennessee. Includes biographical facts and topical essays. www.blountweb.com/samhouston

Sam Houston's Cannonball Relates the story of the celabratory firing of cannon when Texas won its independence from Mexico. www.angelfire.com/blues/redd_o/Houston_Cannonball.html

Texas Treasures - Sam Houston - Texas State Library Biography plus photographs and text of letters from Houston and documents he signed. www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/giants/houston-01.html

Handbook of Texas Online: Houston, Samuel Biography of the first President of the Republic of Texas. www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/HH/fho73.html