Henry Clay
 Henry Clay Sr. (April 12 1777 – June 29 1852) was an American lawyer politician and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three different terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was also Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829. He lost his campaigns for president in 1824 1832 and 1844.Clay was a dominant figure in both the First and Second Party systems.