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" Henry Clay was known as The Great Compromiser for his ability to bring opposing factions together in agreement. Clay's nickname was "Prince Hal", and his feud with President Andrew Jackson was legendary. Clay ran for president himself five times, but never won. Clay transformed the position of Speaker of the House into a position of influence and prominence, holding that position longer than anyone else in the 19th century. As a member of the Whig party, Clay favored federally funded internal improvements such as roads and canals, a national bank, and high protective tariffs, which could protect fledgling American industries from European competitors.
For modern readers who wish to understand the Civil War, and the political philosophy of Abraham Lincoln, they have to have an understanding of Lincoln's political hero, Henry Clay. Clay is famous for the compromises his pushed through congress, such as the Missouri Compromise of 1820, to the Compromise of 1850, which was certainly controversial, but which managed to perhaps hold the union together for another decade.
Although he never managed to win the presidency, Clay was perhaps more powerful and influential than many presidents of the time. "
Nathaniel Ford, Resident Scholar
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Plot
job/profession:
- politician
Job/profession/poverty story
Yes
Period of greatest activity?
- 1800's
Subject of Biography
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- politician/elected ruler
Age:
- long lived adults
Biography of famous person?
Yes
Ethnicity
- White
Nationality
- American (!)
How sensitive is this person?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other people
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 7 (a good amount)
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
The Americas (not US):
Yes
The Americas:
- Mexico
City?
Yes
City:
- Washington D.C.
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
Century:
- 19th century
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel?
- in awe
Writer's slant towards subject:
- very favorable
Story of entire life, or part?
- story of nearly entire life
If this is a kid's book:
- Age 16-Adult
A LOT of info about personal vices?
Yes
How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life?
- 51%-75% of book
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