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(American Clown) Dan Rice, an American entertainer renowned for his versatile talents, notably as a clown, rose to fame before the American Civil War. He coined terms such as "One Horse Show" and "Greatest Show" and popularized the barrel-style "French" cuff. Rice played a pivotal role in shaping the emerging American mass culture during the Industrial Revolution. His presidential bid in 1868 and subsequent decline in popularity mirrored the evolving circus industry and cultural transformations post-Civil War.
