Clay, Henry

1. 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.

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

Example Sentences

“It was a palace,” said Clay Henry, who covered college basketball for the Tulsa World in the ’70s and ’80s.

From New York Times

The shooting took place at the Grand Theatre in the city of Lafayette, said Clay Henry, vice president of operations for Acadian Ambulance.

From US News

Clay Henry is vice president of operations for Acadian Ambulance.

From Washington Times

Clay, Henry, xxvi, xxxi, 27, 39, 125.

From Project Gutenberg

Clay, Henry, Missouri Compromise, 48;   candidate for President 1844, 61;   Compromise of 1850, 68.

From Project Gutenberg