Henry Clay
1777–1852
Nationality: American
Historical Period: The 19th Century
Clay was a founder of the Whig Party, a defender of Hamilton’s “American System” of government subsidies, tariffs, and state-funded internal improvements.
1777–1852
Nationality: American
Historical Period: The 19th Century
Clay was a founder of the Whig Party, a defender of Hamilton’s “American System” of government subsidies, tariffs, and state-funded internal improvements.