Henry Clay 1777 - 1852 Secretary of State (1825-1829)
When Clay was first elected to the United States House of Representatives, he was chosen as the Speaker of the House on the first day. He was reelected to this position five more times.
Essential Facts
Represented Kentucky in the Senate and the House of Representatives
Served as Secretary of State (1825-1829)
Was a War Hawk who favored the War of 1812
Was a member of the Great Triumvirate, along with Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun
Was called "The Great Compromiser," because of his compromising on the issues of nullification and slavery
