SAM HOUSTON INTRODUCTION Greeting: Good afternoon. The purpose of my presentation is to familiarize you with the "father of Texas," Sam Houston. Overview: Today, I will cover: I. The Youth II. Friend of the Cherokee III. The Military Career IV. The Political Career V. The Battle of San Jacinto VI. Post Battle Career VII. The Death of Sam Houston DEVELOPMENT Transition: According to many, including the author of the Biography of Sam Houston, John Hoyt …showed first 75 words of 1333 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1333 total…of Texas." CONCLUSION Summary: This evening I have covered: I. The Youth II. Friend of the Cherokee III. The Military Career IV. The Political Career V. The Battle of San Jacinto VI. Post Battle Career VII. The Death of Sam Houston Closing Statement: This concludes my presentation, are there any questions? REFERENCES 1. Sam Houston, A Biography of the Father of Texas, John Hoyt Williams, 1993, Simon and Schuster. 2. Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, Volumes 13, p. 247; 23, p. 120, 1983.