Historical Tribute to Henry Clay Details Tariff Support for Local Industry
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Updated Oct 11
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What happened
Henry Clay is identified as a statesman from Kentucky. A statue of Henry Clay, erected in Pottsville in 1855, was a subject of local interest for decades. The statue was a tribute to his support of tariffs on imported coal, which helped the region’s coal and iron businesses.
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Why it matters
The statue’s erection reflects a historical connection between Henry Clay’s political stance and regional industrial growth. His support for tariffs was credited with aiding the local coal and iron businesses in the area.
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Who's involved
- Henry ClayAmerican politician from Kentucky whose support for tariffs was honored by a statue.
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Henry Clay
American politician from Kentucky (1777-1852)
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Kentucky
state of the United States of America