Articles related to "Henry Clay"
Henry Clay and the American Presidency
Miscalculating the mood of the American voter, Henry Clay was his own worst enemy when it came to running a successful presidential campaign.
henry clay and the presidency • clay's presidential campaigns • the election of 1824 • election of 1832 • election of 1844
Miscalculating the mood of the American voter, Henry Clay was his own worst enemy when it came to running a successful presidential campaign.
henry clay and the presidency • clay's presidential campaigns • the election of 1824 • election of 1832 • election of 1844
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART I
Henry Clay was the Presidential nominee of three different political parties during his career. His service to his country included a long career in Congress where he authored several important compromises which avoided armed conflict prior to the Civil War. But for all his honors, he never got the one he wanted most.
clay • randolph • congress • house of representatives • senate
Henry Clay was the Presidential nominee of three different political parties during his career. His service to his country included a long career in Congress where he authored several important compromises which avoided armed conflict prior to the Civil War. But for all his honors, he never got the one he wanted most.
clay • randolph • congress • house of representatives • senate
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART II
Henry Clay became Speaker of the House of Representatives his first day in Congress. He was a Senator before he was old enough to qualify. He crafted and sponsored several key compromises which prevented civil war. Yet, he never got the one thing he wanted most of all. He was never President.
clay • adams • jackson • lafayette • senate
Henry Clay became Speaker of the House of Representatives his first day in Congress. He was a Senator before he was old enough to qualify. He crafted and sponsored several key compromises which prevented civil war. Yet, he never got the one thing he wanted most of all. He was never President.
clay • adams • jackson • lafayette • senate
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART III
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART IV
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: RACHEL DONELSON ROBARDS JACKSON, PART II
The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.,The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.
jackson • rachel • donelson • robards • democratic
The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.,The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.
jackson • rachel • donelson • robards • democratic
Corot's Ville d'Avray on a Postcard
A masterpiece of color and detail, Camille Corot's Impressionist landscape can be appreciated fully only in real life.
camille corot • ville d'avray at the frick • corot's ville d'avray • french landscape painting and corot • frick museum collection
A masterpiece of color and detail, Camille Corot's Impressionist landscape can be appreciated fully only in real life.
camille corot • ville d'avray at the frick • corot's ville d'avray • french landscape painting and corot • frick museum collection
Failed Assassination of Old Hickory
In 1835 the first assassination attempt of a president took place. A mentally ill man, influenced by the prevalent political rancor, took a shot at Andrew Jackson.
old hickory • andrew jackson • assassination • president • richard lawrence
In 1835 the first assassination attempt of a president took place. A mentally ill man, influenced by the prevalent political rancor, took a shot at Andrew Jackson.
old hickory • andrew jackson • assassination • president • richard lawrence
John Quincy Adams--6th President
A brief biography of John Quincy Adams, his life and his contributions to society.
john quincy adams • john calhoun • monroe doctrine • andrew jackson • henry clay
A brief biography of John Quincy Adams, his life and his contributions to society.
john quincy adams • john calhoun • monroe doctrine • andrew jackson • henry clay
The Politics of Zachary Taylor
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
The Presidency of John Quincy
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
The Compromise of 1850
California desires to become a free state. Henry Clay proposes the Compromise of 1850 between North and South including a stronger fugitive slave law.
california and statehood • compromise of 1850 • fugitive slave law • new mexico and utah as territories • capture and return of runaway slaves
California desires to become a free state. Henry Clay proposes the Compromise of 1850 between North and South including a stronger fugitive slave law.
california and statehood • compromise of 1850 • fugitive slave law • new mexico and utah as territories • capture and return of runaway slaves
The Presidential Election of 1824
Although Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, the House of Representatives denied him the presidency in 1825 by supporting rival John Quincy Adams.
election of 1824 • john quincy adams and andrew jackson • election of 1824 and the house of representatives • presidential elections • henry clay and the 1824 election
Although Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, the House of Representatives denied him the presidency in 1825 by supporting rival John Quincy Adams.
election of 1824 • john quincy adams and andrew jackson • election of 1824 and the house of representatives • presidential elections • henry clay and the 1824 election
The Life of John Tyler
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
Third Time's The Charm, Part I
Two men hold the record for losing a race for the White House three times. This article will examine the first of these truly remarkable politicians, one called the Great Compromiser and the other called the Great Commoner.
white house • president • adams • jackson • crawford
Two men hold the record for losing a race for the White House three times. This article will examine the first of these truly remarkable politicians, one called the Great Compromiser and the other called the Great Commoner.
white house • president • adams • jackson • crawford
A Few Places to Visit in Kentucky
Kentucky is home to the annual Derby, as well as other attractions for tourists.
kentucky • bourbon trail • how bourbon is made • famed kentucky derby • churchill downs and keeneland
Kentucky is home to the annual Derby, as well as other attractions for tourists.
kentucky • bourbon trail • how bourbon is made • famed kentucky derby • churchill downs and keeneland
American Lion by Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham's "American Lion" offers an intimate look at Andrew Jackson's family and inner circle while assessing his Presidency.
american lion • jon meacham • andrew jackson • white house biography • margaret eaton
Jon Meacham's "American Lion" offers an intimate look at Andrew Jackson's family and inner circle while assessing his Presidency.
american lion • jon meacham • andrew jackson • white house biography • margaret eaton
Amos Kendall of the Kitchen Cabinet
Amos Kendall was a key advisor in Andrew Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet and a key figure in the development of communications in the nineteenth century.
amos kendall • kitchen cabinet • andrew jackson • bank war • postmaster general
Amos Kendall was a key advisor in Andrew Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet and a key figure in the development of communications in the nineteenth century.
amos kendall • kitchen cabinet • andrew jackson • bank war • postmaster general
Bad Presidents of the 1850's
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Bank War in the Jacksonian Age
The fight between president Andrew Jackson and the president of the second Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was not only over the BUS, but over democracy also.
bank war • jacksonian age • andrew jackson • nicholas biddle • b.u.s.
The fight between president Andrew Jackson and the president of the second Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was not only over the BUS, but over democracy also.
bank war • jacksonian age • andrew jackson • nicholas biddle • b.u.s.
Elsie de Wolfe
Elsie de Wolfe's story is one of an average girl who made the most of her talents and lived to become the most famous interior decorator of her time.
first lady of interior design • interior decoration as a career • the history of interior decoration • the house in good taste • the original colony club
Elsie de Wolfe's story is one of an average girl who made the most of her talents and lived to become the most famous interior decorator of her time.
first lady of interior design • interior decoration as a career • the history of interior decoration • the house in good taste • the original colony club
Madison and War, War, War
Madison declares war in 1812. Government fractions want to invade Canada and Spanish Florida. Harrison wins the Battle of Tippecanoe.
james madison • canada and spanish florida • william henry harrison • battle of tippecanoe • napoleonic wars
Madison declares war in 1812. Government fractions want to invade Canada and Spanish Florida. Harrison wins the Battle of Tippecanoe.
james madison • canada and spanish florida • william henry harrison • battle of tippecanoe • napoleonic wars
Millard Fillmore's Forgotten Legacy
From supporting the 1850 Compromise to sending Matthew Perry to Japan, Millard Fillmore used his three years as President well as a steward for the people.
millard fillmore presidency • millard fillmore and the 1850 compromise • millard fillmore and henry clay • millard fillmore's life from poverty to president • fillmore and the japanese
From supporting the 1850 Compromise to sending Matthew Perry to Japan, Millard Fillmore used his three years as President well as a steward for the people.
millard fillmore presidency • millard fillmore and the 1850 compromise • millard fillmore and henry clay • millard fillmore's life from poverty to president • fillmore and the japanese
Presidential Election of 1824
The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.
election of 1824 • nationalists • radicals • old republicans • two party system
The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.
election of 1824 • nationalists • radicals • old republicans • two party system
The Compromise of 1850 Senate Resolutions
Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.
compromise of 1850 • henry clay's compromise resolutions • sectional division over the compromise of 1850 • the 31st congress and slavery in the west • results of the compromise of 1850
Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.
compromise of 1850 • henry clay's compromise resolutions • sectional division over the compromise of 1850 • the 31st congress and slavery in the west • results of the compromise of 1850
The Long Pursuit by Roy Morris, Jr.
This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.
the long pursuit • roy morris jr. • abraham lincoln • stephen douglas • jacksonian
This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.
the long pursuit • roy morris jr. • abraham lincoln • stephen douglas • jacksonian
The Reverend Ezra Stiles Ely
Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.
ezra stiles ely • presbyterian • jacksonian • andrew jackson • petticoat affair
Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.
ezra stiles ely • presbyterian • jacksonian • andrew jackson • petticoat affair
Third Parties in U.S. Presidential Elections
Although third parties generally focused on single issues like Prohibition, they seldom affected the final electoral result; there were, however, some exceptions.
third parties in elections • impact of third parties • causes of third parties • when third parties changed an election • presidential elections and third parties
Although third parties generally focused on single issues like Prohibition, they seldom affected the final electoral result; there were, however, some exceptions.
third parties in elections • impact of third parties • causes of third parties • when third parties changed an election • presidential elections and third parties
Whigs of the Frontier
Whig legislators Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and David Crockett recognized the importance of infrastructural development in the West.
whigs • frontier • henry clay • abraham lincoln • davy crocket
Whig legislators Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and David Crockett recognized the importance of infrastructural development in the West.
whigs • frontier • henry clay • abraham lincoln • davy crocket
John Quincy Adams' Early Years
John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties.
john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties.
john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
Morgan, Clay Family Bred Trotters
Family breeders of harness racers in the 1800s were Justin Morgan, the Clays, and Richard Eldrige, who bred Mambrino Chief. The Chief's progeny rivaled Hambletonian's.
morgan family breeds trotters • clay family breeds trotters • harness racing breeders • mambrino chief harness breeding influence • 1800s harness breeding
Family breeders of harness racers in the 1800s were Justin Morgan, the Clays, and Richard Eldrige, who bred Mambrino Chief. The Chief's progeny rivaled Hambletonian's.
morgan family breeds trotters • clay family breeds trotters • harness racing breeders • mambrino chief harness breeding influence • 1800s harness breeding
The Life of Andrew Jackson
More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.
the life of andrew jackson • old hickory • andrew jackson old hickory • andrew jackson's early years • andrew jackson south carolina
More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.
the life of andrew jackson • old hickory • andrew jackson old hickory • andrew jackson's early years • andrew jackson south carolina
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
John Quincy Adams's Last Crusade
This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service!
john quincy adams • mr. adams's last crusade • joseph wheelan • american politicians • civil service
This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service!
john quincy adams • mr. adams's last crusade • joseph wheelan • american politicians • civil service
Oregon Articles - Government and History
A categorized listing of articles about the government and history of Oregon, with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice.
oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
A categorized listing of articles about the government and history of Oregon, with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice.
oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART II
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
The Life of James K Polk
James K Polk was the first dark horse President and the last strong President until the American Civil War.
the life of james k polk • the first dark horse president • james k polk dark horse president • james k polk civil war • james k polk's early life
James K Polk was the first dark horse President and the last strong President until the American Civil War.
the life of james k polk • the first dark horse president • james k polk dark horse president • james k polk civil war • james k polk's early life
American Lyric Soprano Alice Nielsen
Alice Nielsen was a well-known operetta and opera star in America in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. She had a varied career, singing both opera and musicals.
alice nielsen • american lyric sopranos • the mikado by gilbert and sullivan • burton stanley operac ompany • the bostonians
Alice Nielsen was a well-known operetta and opera star in America in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. She had a varied career, singing both opera and musicals.
alice nielsen • american lyric sopranos • the mikado by gilbert and sullivan • burton stanley operac ompany • the bostonians
Learning US History through the Presidents
Students that memorize the presidents by their term in office can more easily relate key events and concepts in American History and better understand cause and effect.
teaching the american presidents • using the presidents to understand american histor • memorizing the presidents increases student focus • how memorization in history enhances learning • simplifying american history through teaching the
Students that memorize the presidents by their term in office can more easily relate key events and concepts in American History and better understand cause and effect.
teaching the american presidents • using the presidents to understand american histor • memorizing the presidents increases student focus • how memorization in history enhances learning • simplifying american history through teaching the
Lincoln and Slavery
An examination of how Lincoln dealt with the issue of slavery and grappled with that of race throughout his life.
lincoln • emancipation proclamation • slavery
An examination of how Lincoln dealt with the issue of slavery and grappled with that of race throughout his life.
lincoln • emancipation proclamation • slavery
The Life of James Madison
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
The Life of James Monroe
James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.
the life of james monroe • james monroe and the american revolution • james monroe battle of trenton • battle of trenton • james monroe general washington
James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.
the life of james monroe • james monroe and the american revolution • james monroe battle of trenton • battle of trenton • james monroe general washington
The Life of John Quincy Adams
The first president to also be the son of a president, John Quincy Adams paralleled the temperament, career and opinions of his illustrious father.
the life of john quincy adams • john quincy adams old man eloquent • old man eloquent • john adams • madison administration
The first president to also be the son of a president, John Quincy Adams paralleled the temperament, career and opinions of his illustrious father.
the life of john quincy adams • john quincy adams old man eloquent • old man eloquent • john adams • madison administration
Three Female Hymn Composers
For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.
clara fiske scott • ruth caye jones • leila naylor morris • hymn composers • hymn writers
For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.
clara fiske scott • ruth caye jones • leila naylor morris • hymn composers • hymn writers
Causes of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
Expansionism as One Cause of the War of 1812
Academic scholarship lends credence to the theory that expansionist motives played a part in the frenzy for war with Great Britain among Southern and Western politicians.
war of 1812 and canada • expansionist motives for the war of 1812 • annexation of canada • causes of the war of 1812 • great britain canada and the war of 1812
Academic scholarship lends credence to the theory that expansionist motives played a part in the frenzy for war with Great Britain among Southern and Western politicians.
war of 1812 and canada • expansionist motives for the war of 1812 • annexation of canada • causes of the war of 1812 • great britain canada and the war of 1812
Internal Improvements
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
Kentucky's Bobbie Ann Mason Looks At Life
Reviews of new books include Bobbie Ann Mason's memoir of growing up in Kentucky, a pleasing oral history from residents of New York City, and a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.
bobbie ann mason • abraham lincoln • new york city • psychology • therapy
Reviews of new books include Bobbie Ann Mason's memoir of growing up in Kentucky, a pleasing oral history from residents of New York City, and a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.
bobbie ann mason • abraham lincoln • new york city • psychology • therapy
Let's Celebrate April
Use your imagination to do some April kid crafts.
april • april crafts • gardening week • library week • earth day
Use your imagination to do some April kid crafts.
april • april crafts • gardening week • library week • earth day
Missouri Compromise of 1819
Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.
missouri compromise of 1819 • slavery in the territories • slave states versus free states • slavery issue • house of representatives
Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.
missouri compromise of 1819 • slavery in the territories • slave states versus free states • slavery issue • house of representatives
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