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Henry Clay Elected Speaker of the House

At the opening of the 12th Congress on November 4, 1811, Representative Henry Clay of Kentucky was elected Speaker of the House.

Clay's Speakership amplified the influence of the War Hawks in Congress and helped steer legislative momentum toward policies that contributed to the outbreak of the War of 1812.

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