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Amazon.com Review Why Henry Clay? An Essay by David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler Many Americans do not know this extraordinary person, which is a pity. Many years ago, a conference gave us the opportunity to visit his grave and his home. A friend accompanied us to the cemetery where we stood before the large vault with its imposing column topped by a statue of Clay, his right arm partially extended, entreating during one of his famous orations. The day was raw, and a dirty cotton sky sent down a misty drizzle that glossed the marble with a wet patina. In the back portion of the vault, a marble slab held one of ClayвЂTMs most famous quotes: “I had rather be right than be President.” Our friend, who inclines to the acerbic, muttered, “Nothing about a corrupt bargain?” We laughed. Yet later as we walked through the house named Ashland, we paused over the twin legacies of ClayвЂTMs fateful decision in 1825 and of his unstinting labor to improve and sustain his country. His behavior in 1825 fastened upon him--presumably forever, if our companionвЂTMs remark was any evidence--the infamy of the “Corrupt Bargain.” His work for the country revealed the great poignancy of h

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Author

Heidler, David S., Heidler, Jeanne T.

Publisher

Random House Publishing Group

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781299258730

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Biography, Political Science

Rating

3.94 / 5 (51 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14