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Henry Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three different terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was also Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829.
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April 12, 1777, Henry clay was born!
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Even after Henry Clays death, he still made an impact on the world!
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He moved to Lexington, Ky., in November 1797 and made a reputation as a lawyer.
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Henry clay was part of the Democratic-Republican Party from, 1803-1825. Then he was part of the National-Republican party from, 1825-1833. Finally, the last party that he was in was the Whig Party from, 1833-1852!
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Clay was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1803 and served to 1806.
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Clay became a leader of an anti-British group of Congressmen known as the War Hawks while a U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House from 1811 to 1814.
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Clay was an unsuccessful candidate for president in three different elections, running first in 1824, then as a National Republican (1832), and finally as a Whig (1844).Aug 5, 2014.
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Henry Clay runs for president but gets few votes. When the race between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams comes off as inconclusive, the House of Representatives is called to make the decision. Henry Clay sways the election in favor of Adam's position, and Adam appoints Clay as Secretary of State. Jackson's supporters named this the "Corrupt Bargain".
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Clay’s fame as a compromiser stemmed from his involvement with the Missouri Compromise, the Comprise Tariff of 1833, and the Compromise of 1850.
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After the Mexican War, the US tries to reach a decision on the issue of slavery in the new territory. Henry Clay proposes a new compromise. According to the compromise, California would be admitted as a free state. The Fugitive Slave Act would be introduced. The slave trade in Washington D.C. would be outlawed, and Texas would be paid $10 million for giving up some of its disputed territory.
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June 29, 1852, Henry clay dies from tuberculosis!
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act is enacted after Clay's death. This compromise repeals the Missouri Compromise, allowing states to decide on being a free state or a slave state through popular sovereignty.
