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Sam Houston as Civil War rift divides Texas and hero
Clayton Mickerson traces Sam Houston’s fall from grace as Texans turn against him over secession. The piece recalls Houston’s early heroism at San Jacinto, his political rise, and his stubborn defense of the Union. It notes mob hostility, a shooting threat in Belton, and his ultimate stance during Texas’ Confederate shift.
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Clayton Mickerson
Associated Press
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Texas
Mexico
Houston
Tennessee
Titusville
Santa Anna
San Jachito
Lfe
Andrew Jackson
Monston
Union
Thomas J. Rusk
San Jacinta
Kennedy
Act. 5
Dallas Herald
Clarksville Standard
Richmond Enquirer
Capitol
South Carolina
Georgia
Lorishim
Kenney
Dean
Thad
Bam
Belton
Galveston
Tie Nortiti
Confederacy
Tong
Confederate States of America
U. S
Wichita Falls
San Angelo
Laredo
Kaufman County
Pea Ridge
Andy
Ife
South