James Pinckney Henderson (March 31, 1808 – June 4, 1858) was a United States and Republic of Texas lawyer, politician, soldier, and the first Governor of the State of Texas.
Read more about James Pinckney Henderson: Early Years, Military Service and Move To Texas, Government Service in The Republic, Governor of Texas, War With Mexico, United States Senator, Personal Life and Death, Legacy
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“Where liberty dwells there is my country.”
—Anonymous. Latin phrase.
Adopted as a motto by U.S. patriot and orator James Otis (1725-1783)
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