* Represented Tennessee in Congress. Houston was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee in 1823. He served for one term, but resigned in 1827 to become governor of Tennessee.
* Served as governor of Tennessee. Houston was elected governor of Tennessee in 1827. He served for two terms, but resigned in 1829 to become a senator from Texas.
By Juan José Pacheco Ibarra UNMSM Historian How did the ancient people of Lima celebrate Christmas? In the 19th century, Christmas was a true religious holiday, very different from the one we celebrate now. Christmas was the central celebration of a series of activities that lasted throughout the
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The Constitution of 1967 it was the 4th Brazilian Magna Carta and the third of the republican period. The Constitution, drafted during the military regime, entered into force on March 15, 1967. Historical Context Jurists responsible for the draft of the new Constitution deliver the preliminary ve
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