Sam Houston received the honor of being inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. His legacy as a statesman, soldier, and leader in the American West was recognized for its significant impact on the region's history.
Sam Houston had a wide range of interests. He was interested in politics and served as the first and third President of the Republic of Texas. He also had a passion for military service and served in the War of 1812 and the Texas Revolution. Additionally, he was interested in Native American culture and advocated for the rights and fair treatment of Native Americans.
Sam Houston's favorite book is said to have been "The Bible." He was known to carry a Bible with him at all times and frequently referenced it in his speeches and writings.
He first married Eliza Allen in 1829, followed by an Indian marriage to Tiana Rogers and finally he married Margaret Moffette Lea in 1840 with whom he had eight children.
who was sent to tell Sam Houston about the Mexican victory of the Alamo