1832 against Andrew Jackson, and 1844, when he ran against james k. Polk. Tonight we are on location at ash land. Henry clays home in lexington, kentucky. For the next 90 minutes, we will explore the life and legacy of this man. Unsuccessful in his long quest for the white house, yet having an outsized influence on American History. We are in henry clays parlor. Let me introduce you to jim klotter, 25 years now as kentucky state historian. Thanks for being with us. Glad to be here. Why henry clay . Why is he relevant to americans living in our time . Think a couple of counts. First of all, his famous counts, i would rather be right than be president , still speaks to us. Its a clarion call to people across whatever were doing. Whether were in politics or Something Else, is to do the right things. He also said, you know, that in a sense that the politicians need to remember the country and sacrifice for the country. I think that is still something we need to remember, as well. The man k
American history tv on cspan 3. This is a portrait of kentuckys henry clay, known to us as n our history books as the great compromiser. During his 49year political career, clay served as secretary of state, speaker of the house, and as a u. S. Senator. And he was a contender. Making five president ial bids, including the election of 1824, is 1832 against Andrew Jackson and 1844 when he ran against james k. Polk. Tonight we are on locations in ashland, henry clays home in lexington, kentucky and for the next 90 minutes we will explore the life and legacy of this man. Unsuccessful in his long quest for the white house yet having an outsized influence on American History. We are in henry clays parlor right now, let me introduce you to the historian. Why is henry clay relevant to americans living in our time . I think on couple accounts. First of all, his famous comment i would rather be right than be president still speaks to us. Its a clarion call to people across whatever were doing, w
Landed and touched down at joint base andrews just outside of washington not too long ago. Then, this is his first trip over to the united states. Certainly a historic moment. After removing his cap, he walked down the steps of the plane to a boisterous and booming crowd, who had been anticipating this moment for quite some time. President obama, first lady, and his daughters were there to greet him. This is a rarity, because president s usually wait for visitors to come to them at the white house. Also met by a military honor guard, politicians and clergy, among many other religious on the runway. The vatican selected four children from different Catholic Schools in the d. C. Area to also greet the holy father. Francis left andrews in a fiat, that was the car of choice. From there he headed off to the residence, as you mentioned. Right now hes on his way headed to whats considered to be the Vatican Embassy here in washington. Its going to be a very busy day tomorrow. Thats why hes goi
The speaker pro tempore on this vote the ayes are 151. The nays are 277. The motion is not adopted. The question is on the passage of the bill. Those in favor will say aye. Those opposed will say no. The ayes have it. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise . Mr. Brady i ask for a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore a recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. A fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 284 and the speaker pro tempore on this vote the y
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