U.S. History

"The Family Legacy of Henry Clay: In the Shadow of a Kentucky Patriarch"

Lindsey Apple

About the Program

BookTV interviews Lindsey Apple while touring Frankfurt, Kentucky as part of our series that examines the literary landscape of eight Southeastern cities.  Mr. Apple explores former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Secretary of State, Henry Clay's family background and how his legacy shaped future generations of the Clay family. 

About the Authors

Lindsey Apple

Lindsey Apple is the author of Cautious Rebel: A Biography of Susan Clay Sawitzky.  He is a former history chair and professor at Georgetown College. 


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Program Information

"The Family Legacy of Henry Clay: In the Shadow of a Kentucky Patriarch"

Past Airings

  • Sunday, August 28th at 4:15pm (ET)
  • Sunday, August 28th at 10:30am (ET)
  • Sunday, August 28th at 12am (ET)
  • Saturday, August 27th at 11:30am (ET)
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