Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This begins a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX, to discuss the four Presidents in which Texas was its own country. In this second episode, Tom and Don discuss Sam Houston, the second President of the Republic of Texas. His first term was from October 1836 to December 1838. Join Tom Fox and Don Frazier and listen to the incredible stories of the first term of Sam Houston as President of the Republic of Texas.
Get ready to be amazed as Tom and Don dive into the life of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. Learn how passionately Sam Houston desired the annexation of Texas and how he strived to create a peace treaty with Mexico and form an entire state government. Discover how he was friendly with the Comanche and Cherokee, even having a very open attitude towards them. Let Don and Tom guide you through the impressive steps Houston took to make Texas an attractive annex target and how he masterfully put a cap on spending with limited resources. Tune in to this episode and start learning today!
Key Highlights
- The Impact of Sam Houston on the Expansion of the United States [04:15]
- How the President of the Republic of Texas Impacted History
- The Relationship of Sam Houston and Native American Tribes. [08:08]
- The success of the Republic of Texas Under Sam Houston’s Leadership.[12:15]
Notable Quotes:
- “When he came to Texas, I’m pretty sure he was in direct conversation with Andrew Jackson and other members of the Jackson Circle. I see him as almost an agent provocateur. When it came to getting away from Mexico and into the United States.”
- “He actually sent Anton Jones, the minister to the United States, to withdraw any sort of request to stop the importation of slaves to curry favor with the United Kingdom.”
- “It’s the old age great track. You know what? I’ll fly with your best friend if I can’t get your attention. Or your worst enemy.”
- “I think he did everything possible to set the Republic of Texas up. To be a very attractive annexation target. I think he did it masterfully.”
Resources:
Don Frazier, Director of The Texas Center
