Henry Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three non-consecutive terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was also Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829. He lost his campaigns for president in 1824, 1832 and 1844.

Henry Clay

Henry Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator…

(1782-1858) United States senator from Missouri also known as "Old Bullion".

Thomas Hart Benton

(1782-1858) United States senator from Missouri also known as "Old Bullion".

Seal of the commonwealth of Virginia, 1890

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Seal of the commonwealth of Virginia, 1890

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Seal of the state of New York, 1890

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Seal of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1890

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Seal of the state of Rhode Island, 1890

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Seal of the commonwealth of Kentucky, 1890

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Thomas Hart Benton (March 14, 1782 – April 10, 1858), nicknamed "Old Bullion", was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States. He served in the Senate from 1821 to 1851, becoming the first member of that body to serve five terms. Benton was an architect and champion of westward expansion by the United States, a cause that became known as Manifest Destiny.

Thomas H. Benton

Thomas Hart Benton (March 14, 1782 – April 10, 1858), nicknamed "Old Bullion", was a U.S. Senator…

Seal of the state of Alabama, 1876

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Seal of the commonwealth of Kentucky, 1876

Seal of the commonwealth of Kentucky, 1876

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Seal of the commonwealth of Kentucky, 1876

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Seal of the state of Louisiana, 1876

Seal of the state of Louisiana, 1876

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Seal of the state of Louisiana, 1876

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Seal of the state of Maryland, 1876

Seal of the state of Maryland, 1876

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Seal of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1876

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Seal of the state of Michigan, 1876

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Seal of the state of Michigan, 1876

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Seal of the state of Mississippi, 1876

Seal of the state of Mississippi, 1876

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Seal of the state of Mississippi, 1876

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Seal of the state of Missouri, 1876

Seal of the state of Missouri, 1876

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Seal of the state of Missouri, 1876

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Seal of the state of New Hampshire, 1876

Seal of the state of New Hampshire, 1876

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Seal of the state of North Carolina, 1876

Seal of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1876, showing Pennsylvania as a cornerstone. Motto: Virtue, Liberty, Independence.

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Seal of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1876, showing Pennsylvania as a cornerstone. Motto: Virtue,…

Seal of the state of Rhode Island, 1876

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Seal of the state of Rhode Island, 1876

Seal of the state of South Carolina, 1876

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Seal of the state of South Carolina, 1876

Seal of the state of Tennessee, 1876

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Seal of the state of Tennessee, 1876

Seal of the state of Tennessee, 1876

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Seal of the state of Tennessee, 1876