He was a Tennessee Congressman, but was a Texas US Senator for 13 years.
He was elected as a Tennessee Congressman in 1822 and served in that position for two terms from 1823 to 1827.He did not seek reelection, but ran for and won the position of Tennessee Governor.
Sam Houston -- First Governor of Tennessee, then President of Texas, then Governor of Texas
He became the 8th Governor of Tennessee in 1827 and the 7th Governor of Texas in 1859.
Sam Houston in Knoxville
Sam Houston
In Tennessee, Sam Houston served as a soldier during the War of 1812 and later as a politician. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and became a prominent figure in state politics. Houston also lived with the Cherokee Nation for a time, developing strong ties with Native Americans. His experiences in Tennessee influenced his later leadership in Texas, where he played a crucial role in its independence and statehood.
In Virginia where he was born and in Tennessee.
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Sam Houston
Sam Houston
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