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George Smith Houston (January 17, 1811 – December 31, 1879) was an American Democratic politician who was the 24th Governor of Alabama from 1874 to 1878. He was also a congressman and senator for Alabama.
5 de abr. de 2024 · Chosen as the man to lead Alabama out of Reconstruction, Houston beneficially laid the groundwork for relieving the state from its crushing debt, but he also expanded the barbaric convict-lease system. The verdict of history aside, in his own time Houston was considered a hero by most of Alabama's white voters.
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Hace 1 día · Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on the north side of the city has picked up more than 4.5 inches of rain since midnight, according to National Weather Service data.
George S. Houston was the first Democratic governor elected after the Republican-dominated Reconstruction Era. In addition to holding the governor's office, Houston also represented Alabama in the U.S. Congress from 1841 to 1861.
The George S. Houston Historic District is a historic district in Athens, Alabama. The district lies to the west and north of the public square, and features homes of some of the town's most prominent residents.
Hace 1 día · HOUSTON – “We woke up this morning on the dirty side of a dirty hurricane,” Houston Mayor John Whitmire said in his late evening briefing, warning people not to be fooled by blue skies ...
