Howard Koslow: Henry Clay

Artist: Howard Koslow
1924 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1983
Image Size: 12.625 by 14.5 inches
Overall Size: 16.75 by 19.5 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Cold Press Illustration Board

Perhaps Henry Clay himself best summarized his role in history when he said, "I know no North -- no South -- no East -- no West." Indeed, his political career was almost entirely devoted to finding compromises between the North and the South over the volatile issue of slavery. Clay's great personal charm, melodic speaking voice, and intense devotion to principle earned him the trust of both North and South during Congressional debates. In fact, on many occasions, Clay's adroit political skill was the only thing that held the Union together. For example, during the Missouri Compromise of 1820, Clay helped maintain the nation's delicate balance of peace by convincing Congress to allow Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine would enter as a free state. Thirty years later, Clay safely led Congress through another political crisis when he convinced that body to adopt a series of measures known as the Great Compromise of 1850. This agreement, which included the return of fugitive slaves, and the admission of California as a free state, is credited with delaying the Civil War for almost ten years. Just two years after the adoption of this important compromise, Henry Clay died while at work in the nation's Capitol.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the 3¢ Henry Clay stamp issued July 13, 1983.

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