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Há 2 dias · v. t. e. Henry 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.
Há 5 dias · Henry Clay, born on April 12, 1777, in Hanover County, Virginia, was a towering figure in American politics during the first half of the 19th century. Known as "The Great Compromiser" and "The Great Pacificator," Clay's legacy is marked by his relentless efforts to maintain the Union and his significant contributions to American ...
Há 3 dias · Henry Clay of Kentucky was the congressional leader of the party from the time of its formation in 1833 until his resignation from the Senate in 1842, and he remained an important Whig leader until his death in 1852. [181]
Há 9 horas · Author and historian H.W. Brands has tackled subjects from just about every era of our nation’s history. Chances are you've seen him in a variety of programs on the History channel, C-Span and other platforms. This Thursday June 6, Brands will be in Lexington at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for a ticketed event co-sponsored by Kentucky Book Festival, Kentucky Humanities and the Henry Clay ...
Há 4 dias · Senate Journal page showing the expungement of Henry Clay’s resolution to censure President Andrew Jackson, March 28, 1834, Records of the U.S. Senate, National Archives.
Há 1 dia · Martin Van Buren ( / væn ˈbjʊərən / van BURE-ən; Dutch: Maarten van Buren [ˈmaːrtə (n) vɑm ˈbyːrə (n)] ⓘ; December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and statesman who served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A primary founder of the Democratic Party, he served as New York's ...
Há 4 dias · Perhaps the oddest duel was between Secretary of State Henry Clay and Senator John Randolph in 1826. A known hothead, Randolph accused Clay of “crucifying the Constitution and cheating at cards” in a speech on the Senate floor.
