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The 1824 “American System” speech by Speaker Henry Clay of Kentucky
March 30, 1824 – March 31, 1824
On this date, Speaker Henry Clay of Kentucky addressed the House from the well to support targeted protective tariffs and to proclaim his ideal of an “American system” of national development that would benefit all sections of the United States.
Marquis de Lafayette’s historic address to the House
December 10, 1824
On this date, the Marquis de Lafayette, the French general and Revolutionary War hero, became the first foreign dignitary to address the House of Representatives in its chamber.
The House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams as President
February 09, 1825
The House of Representatives elected Secretary of State John Quincy Adams as President on this date.
Representative Benjamin Turner of Alabama
March 17, 1825
On this date, the first African-American Representative from Alabama, Benjamin Turner, was born a slave in Weldon, North Carolina.
An 1825 Library of Congress fire
December 22, 1825
On this date, the Library of Congress, then located in a room on the west side of the Capitol, caught on fire.
A duel involving Representative Sam Houston of Texas
September 22, 1826
On this date, just after sunrise on the Linkumpinch dueling field near Franklin, Kentucky, Representative Sam Houston of Tennessee gravely wounded General William A. White, a veteran of the Battle of New Orleans, in a pistol duel.
Speaker of the House Michael Kerr of Indiana
March 15, 1827
On this date, Speaker of the House Michael Kerr of Indiana was born. Before entering politics, Kerr taught and practiced law.