Jim's Favorite Famous Quote, Quip, Axiom, and Maxim Repository
Henry Clay
Senator Henry Clay.
| Born | April 12, 1777 Hanover County, Virginia |
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| Died | June 29, 1852 Washington, D.C. |
Secretary of State. Speaker of the House. Longtime U.S. Senator. In 1806, at 29 became the youngest Senator in history (despite the Constitutional minimum age of 30). Defeated for President 3 times, most among major candidates (tied by Wm Jennings Bryan).
The repository contains one quote from Senator Henry Clay.
Principle • Politics and Government
I would rather be right than President.
