Cassius M. Clay-"Lion of White Hall" - Richmond, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 37° 50.586 W 084° 19.782
16S E 734965 N 4191767
Cassius M. Clay (1810-1903)-Fearless abolitionist, publisher of anti-slavery paper, The True American, captain in the Mexican War, legislator and Minister to Russia.
Waymark Code: WM17PK3
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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"Lion of White Hall"-West of here is White Hall, home of Cassius M. Clay (1810-1903). For a half century, Clay was a "firebrand" in American life. Fearless abolitionist, publisher of anti-slavery paper, The True American, captain in the Mexican War, legislator and Minister to Russia. When Ft. Sumter fell, he organized civilian guard for U.S. Capitol until army could protect.
Civil Right Type: Race (includes U.S. Civil Rights movement)
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