Cassius Marcellus Clay had a Bowie knife and knew how to use it. Share. Resize. Listen (48 sec) Regarding Michael Medved’s op-ed ...

As we close in on the final round of this political campaign, my mind turns with the seasons to a fighter named Cassius Clay. No. Not that one. Yes, Muhammad Ali, an electric personality and ...

MSU historian’s book explores complex legacy of Cassius Marcellus Clay. Contact: Sarah Nicholas. ... “Clay was an extremely colorful and unique character—famous for using a Bowie knife on his enemies ...

Mel Hankla, who portrays Cassius Marcellus Clay, ... He was famous for his expertise in using a Bowie knife, and his life was filled with duels, scandal and mystery.

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 22.-Gen. Cassius Marcellus Clay, Minister to Russia under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, noted abolitionist and author, ... in which his only weapon was a bowie knife.

Lexington filmmaker Michael Breeding knew that the life of Cassius Marcellus Clay, one of the most colorful characters in Kentucky history, would make a great hourlong documentary.

On October 19, 1810, Green Clay, cousin of former Senator Henry Clay, and Sally Lewis welcomed their son, Cassius Marcellus Clay, into the world. Little did they know how colorful a character ...

Americans Should Know the Story of Abolitionist Cassius Clay. Muhammad Ali’s namesake risked his career, wealth and life to promote emancipation. By . ... Cassius Marcellus Clay. Born in 1810, ...

This is the story of Cassius Marcellus Clay — not that Cassius Clay, the heavyweight fighter and luminous worldwide presence best known as Muhammad Ali.. This story is about the original Cassius ...

Mel Hankla will discuss the 19th century abolitionist Cassius Marcellus Clay at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Civil War Round Table at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 320 Second St., Marietta.