On March 16th, 1861 a 160 years ago today, Sam Houston, was expelled from the office of Governor of Texas for refusing to take a loyalty oath to the Confederacy
On this day in 1861, Sam Houston, was expelled from the office of Governor of Texas for refusing to take a loyalty oath to the Confederacy when Texas seceded against his wishes. Houston, who was also a protĂ©gĂ© of Andrew Jackson, an Indian agent, Tenne…
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