In the summer of 1855, Pottsville, PA unveiled a towering monument to Henry Clay, the “Great Compromiser” whose vision of infrastructure, tariffs, and internal improvements helped unlock Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal fields in the early 19th century.
In one of my first articles written for RealClear Pennsylvania, I explore how this monument tells the story of Schuylkill County’s rise during the Industrial Revolution and why Clay’s ideas still echo in today’s debates over infrastructure, trade, and political division.
Read the RealClear Pennsylvania article here
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