He is an historic political and military figure, mainly associated with Texas, but also with Tennessee. He is the only person to have served as governor of two states (Texas and Tennessee.)
Do you consider him a great man, an opportunist, or a grandstander? Was he overrated, underrated, or does history largely ignore him?
Tell me and others what you think.
2007-01-10 19:36:21 · 4 answers · asked by Warren D 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
By the way, I am a Texan by choice, not by birth, as was Sam Houston. I have interviewed descendents of Sam Houston and have formed some solid opinions of this great American and Texan. That should tell you something about where I'm coming from.
2007-01-10 20:56:53 · update #1
Sam Houston was born in Virginia and emigrated to Tennessee. He served in the Army during the War of 1812 and suffered a wound that never completely healed.
As a Tennesseean Houston entered politics and served eventually as the state's governor. A failed marriage led him to seek a fresh start and he went to Texas.
In Texas he was a landowner and became active in politics and military service and led the Army of Texas during the Texas Revolution. He is remembered in part for his strategy which led to the 18-minute Battle of San Jacinto, which ended the war and brought Texas its independence.
He went on to serve as president of the Republic of Texas, as the state's governor and as a senator from Texas.
Although he was a slaveowner, he opposed the secession from the Union and left politics and retired. He died in 1863.
He was a strong leader, a man of character and a man who was willing to take risks and make sacrifices for a cause larger than himself. A great American
2007-01-11 15:52:40 · update #2
and let's not forget that sam houston was president of the republic of texas -- twice. he served in the u.s. senate. the list of his accomplishments impresses so much that he could be called the greatest texan. my memory is a bit hazy on this, but i seem to remember him be referred to as the texas george washington. significantly, he, like washington, never had pretentions of being a king because he believed in democracy as the best bet to insure individual liberty.
great question!
2007-01-10 22:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by westtexasboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell, Warren, I'm a native born Texan, dude
I consider this man as one of the absolute Lords of the Universe !!
You bet he was outrageous---loud--grandstander--opportunist--etc etc etc---Damn, that's how he--- got 'er done !!
Don't really give a hang about the rest of the world's view on this
But, if you're a true to the core Texan and you don't realize THIS MAN'S contribution---they should take you and put your face in it for a tough-love Sam Houston bootcamp---and tatoo it on your hinney !!
2007-01-11 03:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Sam Huston was among the great Americans of his time.
2007-01-11 09:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he was a great Texan
2007-01-11 03:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋