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Born
Henry Clay was born in Hanover County, Virginia -
Elected to state legislature
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Elected to state legislature and Speaker of the House
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Peace Commissioner at Ghent
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Appointed Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams
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Rejects offer of appointment to Supreme Court
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Authors Compromise Tariff Act
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Nominated for Presidency
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Returns to U.S. Senate
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Resigns from U.S. Senate
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Death
Henry Clay died in Washington D.C.