Henry Clay - Wikipedia
WebHenry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. He was the seventh House speaker as well as the ninth secretary of state. He unsuccessfully ran for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 elections.
Henry Clay - Senator, Congress & Quotes - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · Henry Clay was a 19th-century U.S. politician who served in Congress and as secretary of state under President John Quincy Adams. Updated: Apr 6, 2021. Photo: Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via...
Henry Clay | American Statesman & Political Leader | Britannica
Web4 days ago · Henry Clay (born April 12, 1777, Hanover county, Virginia, U.S.—died June 29, 1852, Washington, D.C.) was an American statesman, U.S. congressman (1811–14, 1815–21, 1823–25), and U.S. senator (1806–07, 1810–11, 1831–42, 1849–52) who was noted for his American System (which integrated a national bank, the tariff, and internal ...
Henry Clay: Biography of the 19th Century Political Figure
WebJan 31, 2019 · By. Robert McNamara. Updated on January 31, 2019. Henry Clay was one of the most powerful and politically significant Americans of the early 19th century. Though he was never elected president, he held enormous influence in the U.S. Congress.
U.S. Senate: Henry Clay: A Featured Biography
WebHenry Clay: A Featured Biography. Henry Clay of Kentucky (1777-1852) enjoyed a distinguished political career, even though he never attained his greatest desire—the presidency. A pivotal Senate leader during the antebellum era, a period in Senate history marked by heated debates over slavery and territorial expansion, Clay first entered ...
Henry Clay | American Battlefield Trust
WebHenry Clay. Title Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, Senator. Date of Birth - Death April 12, 1777-June 29, 1852. Although never President, Henry Clay dominated the American political landscape in the first half of the nineteenth century and remains one of the most influential men in Antebellum America.
Henry Clay summary | Britannica
WebHenry Clay, by Frederick and William Langenheim, 1850. Henry Clay, (born April 12, 1777, Hanover county, Va., U.S.—died June 29, 1852, Washington, D.C.), U.S. politician. He practiced law from 1797 in Virginia and then in Kentucky, where he served in the state legislature (1803–09).
Henry Clay | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 23, 2018 · Statesman, U.S. senator, congressman. Henry Clay, a Virginian by birth and a Kentuckian by choice, was a fearless fighter for the cause of liberty and for the strength of the Union. A brilliant public speaker, he also inspired …
Biographical Sketch – Henry Clay - Ashland
WebThe name of Henry Clay was stamped deeply on the American political scene during his lifetime. But perhaps his true greatness has emerged since in the overflowing stream of impressive monographs and biographies of his life and achievements.
Henry Clay - People - Department History - Office of the Historian
WebHenry Clay was appointed Secretary of State by President John Quincy Adams on March 7, 1825. Clay entered his duties on the same day and served until March 3, 1829. Famous as the “Great Pacificator” for his contributions to domestic policy, he emphasized economic development in his diplomacy.
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