John Randolph refused to fire at this person during a duel that both men survived. He successfully defended Aaron Burr on charges of treason. This politician was passed over as a presidential candidate twice, by William Henry Harrison and Zachary Tay
John Randolph refused to fire at this person during a duel that both men survived. He successfully defended Aaron Burr on charges of treason. This politician was passed over as a presidential candidate twice, by William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor, who were elected as Whigs. He was offered the Secretary of State post as part of the "Corrupt Bargain" which led to the election of John Quincy Adams. Name this Kentucky Congressman known as the "Great Compromiser."
John Randolph refused to fire at this person during a duel that both men survived.
Henry Clay