Henry Clay music from the collection of Elliott Shapiro [manuscript] 1843-1844, 195[?].

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Henry Clay music from the collection of Elliott Shapiro [manuscript] 1843-1844, 195[?].

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Titles of vocal and piano music include "Ashland march," "The rise and origin of American Clay," "The capitol quick step," "Clay's quick step." "The Whig chief," "The Kentucky gentleman," and "Here's to you Harry Clay."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and House. He was the seventh House speaker and the ninth secretary of state. He received electoral votes for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 presidential elections. He also helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Grea...