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Quote by Sam Houston

“The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government.”

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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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