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Clay finished fourth in electoral votes for president and so was eliminated from consideration by the House which had to decide the election since no candidate got a majority. Clay carried three states and was able to get the Congressmen from these states to vote for Adams. ( Why he did so is another story.)

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After Clay had lost, he threw his support to Adams who then won.

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Clay undoubtedly wanted to be president. In those days, the office of Secretary of State was viewed as a stepping stone to the presidency.

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