He was dubbed "The Villain" by Andrew Jackson, who regretted not having shot him.
Born in Hanover County, Virginia, he got his start as a defense lawyer, successfully gaining acquittals in all 300 cases he tried. He was dubbed "The Villain" by Andrew Jackson, who regretted not having shot him. Peace commissioner for the Treaty of Ghent despite having been a leading War Hawk, he saw his "American System" become the central platform of the Whig Party, but failed in his numerous attempts to win the presidency, stating "I'd rather be right than president". FTP, who was this Kentucky politician known as the "Great Compromiser"?
Born in Hanover County, Virginia, he got his start as a defense lawyer, successfully gaining acquittals in all 300 cases he tried.
Henry Clay