Sam Houston The Tallest Texan Author:Williams Johnson Vintage Landmark book. Story of a man who was governor of Tennessee and later of Texas, and who became President of the Republic of Texas in 1836. He was loved by the Indians, and became the military leader and political spokesman for that fabulous territory soon to become a part of the United States. Sam Houston was a hero wherever he went. Fam... more »ous for his saying to Santa Anna, "Remember the Alamo!"« less