“Texas, to be respected must be polite. Santa Anna living, can be of incalculable benefit to Texas; Santa Anna dead, would just be another dead Mexican.”
Quote by Sam Houston
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Sam Houston
Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and politician who served as President of the Republic of Texas, Governor of Texas, and U.S. Senator from Texas. A key figure in the Texas Revolution, he commanded the Texian army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence from Mexico. Houston's remarkable career spanned military service, diplomacy with Native Americans, and multiple terms in political office, making him one of the most influential figures in American frontier history. more
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