This event is in the "Adults" group. People Making History - Sam Houston and the Wars of the Texas Republic 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Presentation This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu People Making History - Sam Houston and the Wars of the Texas Republic 7:00pm - 8:00pm Presentation Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Leavenworth Public Library Room: Art & Lucille Jahn Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: LTC Nathan Jennings, PhD, discusses the life of Sam Houston. A politician, lawyer and the second (and fourth!) president of the Texas Republic, Houston played a pivotal role as a leader in the Texas Revolution.