Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810–1903) was an abolitionist from Kentucky, a much younger cousin of famous politician Henry Clay. Cassius Clay also served as a foreign minister to Russia. Abolition is the act of formally destroying something through legal means, either by making it illegal, or simply no longer allowing it to exist in any form. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... Henry Clay Henry Clay (April 12, 1777 in Hanover County, Virginia – June 29, 1852 in Washington, D.C) was an American statesman and orator who served in both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. ...

The world famous professional boxer Muhammad Ali was originally named Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., after his father (Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr.), who was named for the abolitionist. 2004 Armed Forces Amateur Boxing Championships, held in 2003. ... Muhammad Ali-Haj (born January 17, 1942 as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. ...