An Interview with John Marszalek on Henry Clay, Lincoln’s “Beau Ideal” of a Statesmen
by John MarszalekSara Gabbard: Please explain Clay’s early legal representation of Aaron Burr. Did the relationship cause him later regret? John Marszalek: In the early 19th century, Henry Clay and Aaron Burr were both young up-and-comers in American politics. Yet, Clay became one of the most famous of all 19th century Americans, while Burr never lived down […]
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