NPT HistorySam Houston Episode 1 | 26m 26s The Nashville Public Television documentary, Sam Houston: The Volunteer Exile, examines one of the most colorful and controversial characters in Tennessee history. Before Houston shouted his famous battle cry, "Remember the Alamo," he was the Tennessee Governor who walked away from everything at the moment he was poised for the center stage of national politics—potentially, the presidency. Aired: 07/15/03 Rating: NR checkmarkAdd to WatchlistProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose