Henry Clay was a prominent American statesman and politician who lived before the Civil War, primarily active in the early to mid-19th century. He was a strong advocate for the Union and worked to promote compromise between the North and South, notably through initiatives like the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. Clay's efforts were aimed at preserving the Union and preventing the secession of Southern states. Therefore, he is associated with the Union rather than the Confederacy.
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