Led by General Sam Houston, the Texian Army engaged and defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna's Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes. A detailed, first-hand account of the battle was written by General Houston from Headquarters of the Texian Army, San Jacinto, on April 25, 1836.
<span>It was Sam Houston, an american politician and soldier. He was president of the Republic of Texas before it merged into the US. He was born in Virginia in his familiy's plantation. He was a baptist and married twice, with Eliza Rogers and Margaret Moffette Lea. He and Margaret had 8 kids</span>
