Samuel Houston Sam Houston was as legend reports a big man about six foot and six inches tall. He was an exciting historical figure and war hero who was involved with much of the early development of our country and Texas. He was a soldier, lawyer, politician, businessman, and family man, whose name will be synonymous with nation heroes who played a vital part in the shaping of a young and prosperous country. He admired …showed first 75 words of 2156 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2156 total…he still remained loyal to the United States because he knew that it would grow with its freedom and remain a strong force. His speeches on freedom and virtue has helped shape the laws of our nation. He was a war hero, politician, and a true frontier legend. Sources: Sam's Houston's MainPage. http://www.norfacad.pvt.k12.va.us/project/houston/houston.htm Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Huntsville, Texas. http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/ .