Henry Clay

noun

Meaning

A prominent 19th-century American politician and orator who served as U.S. Secretary of State and Speaker of the House, famous for his efforts to maintain national unity through legislative compromise.

Examples

Historians often analyze the political strategies used by Henry Clay to delay the outbreak of the Civil War.
The Compromise of 1850 was largely the result of the tireless negotiation efforts of Henry Clay.

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Henry Clay

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛnri kleɪ/

Definition

Examples

Historians often analyze the political strategies used by Henry Clay to delay the outbreak of the Civil War.
The Compromise of 1850 was largely the result of the tireless negotiation efforts of Henry Clay.

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