Powell Clayton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Powell Clayton.

Powell Clayton (1833-1914) was an American politician and diplomat. Born in Pennsylvania, Clayton moved to Arkansas in 1863 and became involved in politics, serving as a Union Army officer during the Civil War. He went on to become the Reconstruction Governor of Arkansas from 1868 to 1871. Clayton later held various diplomatic posts, including the United States Ambassador to Mexico and the United States Ambassador to Peru. He actively supported the Republican Party and was known for his efforts in promoting civil rights and economic development in the Southern United States.