SCG6179 - United States 1936 Texas Centennial – The Alamo, Sam Houston & Stephen F. Austin (3¢ Violet)Issued in 1936 to commemorate the centennial of Texas independence (18361936), this 3 cent violet stamp honors two key figures in Texas history Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin. Between their portraits stands the Alamo, a powerful symbol of Texan courage and sacrifice. Designed by C. A. Huston and engraved by C. A. Brooks, it celebrates both the founding of the Republic of Texas and its enduring legacy within the United States. A historically rich