PROFILES IN COURAGE--SAM HOUSTON (1964)

This episode is based on a chapter of the book by John F. Kennedy. In 1861, SAM HOUSTON, who had served as a General , President of the Texas, U.S. Senator, and Governor of the State of Texas, opposed secession and supported Texas remaining in the Union, believing civil war will destroy Texas and the South. He fought a losing battle and was removed from office for trying to save the state that he worked so hard to make part of the U.S.A.