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[[image:henryclay.jpg|200px|thumb|Henry Clay]]
 
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'''Henry Clay''' (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was a prominent [[United States]] [[Congress|Congressman]] representing the [[state]] of [[Kentucky]], and founder of the [[Whig Party]]. He is often referred to as the "Great Compromiser" for his work on the [[Missouri Compromise]], [[Nullification Crisis]], and [[Compromise of 1850]]. Clay served as [[Speaker of the House]], [[Secretary of State]], and [[Senator]] during his lifetime. Clay is also noted for his three unsuccessful [[President of the United States of America|presidential]] campaigns in 1824, 1832, and 1844.
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'''Henry Clay''' (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was a prominent [[United States]] [[Congress|Congressman]] representing the [[state]] of [[Kentucky]], and founder of the [[Whig Party]]. He is often referred to as the "Great Compromiser" for his work on the [[Missouri Compromise]], [[Nullification Crisis]], [[Constitutional Convention]] and [[Compromise of 1850]]. Clay served as [[Speaker of the House]], [[Secretary of State]], and [[Senator]] during his lifetime. Clay is also noted for his three unsuccessful [[President of the United States of America|presidential]] campaigns in 1824, 1832, and 1844.
    
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