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Dec 31, 1481
The Second Houston Administration
Sam Houston became the president of the Republic of Texas for a second time. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was an operation at a mission in San Antonio, TX. The battle was fought between 2/23/1836 - 3/16/1836. Fought by General Santa Anna against Americans fighting for Texan independence. The battle was won by the Mexican army. -
Republic Declares Independence
The creation of the Republic of Texas. Texas declares independence from Mexico. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
Led by General Sam Houston, the Texan army engaged and defeated General Santa Anna's Mexican army in a battle that lasted 18 minutes. -
The Treaty of Velasco
The signing of the Treaty of Velasco provided that hostilities would cease and that Santa Anna would withdraw his forces below the Rio Grande and not take up arms against Texas. -
Sam Houston President
Sam Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas. -
The Father of Texas Dies
Stephan Fuller Austin dies of pneumonia at the age of 43. -
The Republic of Texas is Recognized
US President, Andrew Jackson and congress recognized the Republic of Texas. -
Mirabeau B Lamar President
Mirabeau B Lamar was elected president as the second president of the Republic of Texas after Sam Houston. -
Houston Marries
Sam Houston married wife, Margaret Lea. -
Texas, The 28th State
Texas became the 28th state. President James Polk signed the annexation acts that allowed Texas to become the 28th state in the union.