Sam Houston was a politician who played a significant role in Texas state history. Huntsville, Texas has a 67-foot statue of him, called “A Tribute to Courage”, which is claimed to be the tallest statue of an American figure in the world. The statue was built by David Adickes, who based it on a life-size […]
Sam Shepard is a prolific American playwright, screenwriter, and film actor. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his play Buried Child and has written over 40 plays. Shepard is known for exploring disillusionment with the American Dream in his works. He has also acted in numerous Hollywood films, receiving an Academy Award nomination for his […]
Sam Gamgee is a hobbit and faithful servant to Frodo Baggins. Despite being of a lower class, he becomes Frodo’s best friend and helps destroy the ring. Sam loves Middle-earth and restores the Shire after the quest. He is loyal, loving, and humorous, making him a beloved character in The Lord of the Rings. Sam […]
