DAY OF CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF HENRY CLAY, 2026
Proclamation published 2026-04-10. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On what would have been his 249th birthday, we honor the life…
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- Proclamation
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- 2026-04-10
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On what would have been his 249th birthday, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Henry Clay — a true American original, whose incredible vision and lifetime of devoted service to our Republic helped forge the very Union we cherish so deeply. Born in the midst of the Revolutionary War on April 12, 1777, Clay rose from humble beginnings in Virginia to stand among the most consequential statesmen this country has ever produced. He represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the United States Congress, where he became the driving force behind what became known as the American System, championing strong protective tariffs to defend and develop domestic industry, a sound…
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