Today in Texas History: Gov. Sam Houston ousted
texashistory.info The legendary Sam Houston did not approve of Texas joining the Confederacy. On this date in 1861, Sam Houston was ousted as governor of Texas for refusing to take an oath of loyalty...
View ArticleToday in Texas Political History: Sam Houston’s son appointed to the U.S....
On this date in 1941, Andrew Jackson Houston, the son of Texas legend Sam Houston, was sworn in as a U.S. Senator. The East Texas Democrat — the oldest person ever to begin service in the Senate —...
View ArticleA Presidents’ Day tribute to the presidents of the Republic of Texas
In honor of Presidents’ Day, Texas on the Potomac is taking a moment to remember the fearless leaders of the Republic of Texas. These men led the way for Texas during times of war and economic...
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