Henry Clay became Speaker of the House in 1811!
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Joseph Bradley Varnum (born January 29, 1751 in Dracut, Massachusetts; died December 21, 1821 in Dracut, Massachusetts) became the seventh Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving between October 26, 1807 and March 4, 1811, including the whole of 1808.
Joseph Bradley Varnum (born January 29, 1751 in Dracut, Massachusetts; died December 21, 1821 in Dracut, Massachusetts) became the seventh Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving between October 26, 1807 and March 4, 1811, including the whole of 1809.
Joseph Bradley Varnum (born January 29, 1751 in Dracut, Massachusetts; died December 21, 1821 in Dracut, Massachusetts) became the seventh Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving between October 26, 1807 and March 4, 1811, including the whole of 1810.
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Speaker of the House
John Boehner became the speaker of the house after Democrats lost the house majority and Nancy Pilosi was stopped in the year 2011.
Frederick Muhlenberg became the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives in 1789.
The original speaker was the Speaker of the House of Commons of the English Parliament (which became the British Parliament in 1707). Thomas Hungerford was the first recorded Speaker, although a presiding officer had been present for many years beforehand. Originally the Speaker was a spokesman, but they later took on the role of a chairman. Up until the 18th Century, the Speaker was in charge of the House. However, during this century the office of the Prime Minister evolved and the Speaker became a referee. In the middle of the 19th Century, it became established as an apolitical non-partisan position. The US Constitution established the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, allowing the House to elect their Speaker. Speakers like Henry Clay and Joseph Cannon greatly increased the power of the position.
James K. Polk was only House speaker who became US President. Polk was house speaker several years before he was elected President. (Gerald Ford was the minority leader of the House when he was appointed vice-president. He then became President when President Nixon resigned his office. )
John Boehner became the Speaker of the House of Representatives in January 2011.Joseph Biden is currently the vice president.
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