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Sam Houston elected first president of Texas 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1836)


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(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of Texas 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1836)