The People Behind The American Colonization Society

Who were the people behind the controversial American Colonization Society? Here’s a look at some of their notable members.

• John Randolph (1773 – 1833) – a planter, and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives at various times between 1799 and 1833, the Senate (1825–1827), and also as Minister to Russia (1830).

• Henry Clay, Sr. (1777 – 1852) – an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three different terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was also Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829.

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