Clay, Henry

A Whig political leader of the early nineteenth century known for his efforts to keep the United States one nation despite sharp controversy among Americans over slavery. Clay represented Kentucky , first in the House of Representatives and then in the Senate . He was known as the “Great Pacificator” because of his prominent role in producing the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 .

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Clay ran unsuccessfully for president three times. He once said in a speech, “I would rather be right than be president.”

From the 1820s to the 1850s, the upper house was dominated by Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John Calhoun.

This is a debate as old as Andrew Jackson vs. Henry Clay - but it's got some new resonance in the era of globalization.

Terry Gou has been far more accommodating than Leland Stanford or Henry Clay Frick ever were.

Papier maché buttons came in with Henry Clay's patent in 1778.

Henry Clay Frick, in absolute control of the firm, incarnates the spirit of the furnace, is the living emblem of his trade.

Henry Clay Rush, a prominent citizen of Uniontown, and ex-jury commissioner, was once the proud driver of a big six-horse team.

It goes without saying that this town was named in honor of Henry Clay, the unrivaled champion of the road.

In 1839 Henry Clay offered a petition for the repression of all agitation respecting slavery in the District.

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