Daniel Webster, speech on the Presidential Protest. May 17, 1834.
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They went to war against a preamble, they fought seven years against a declaration.
— Daniel Webster on War
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About Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (18 January 1782 – 25 October 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as a Senator and as Secretary of State. Famed for his ability as an orator, Webster was one of the most important figures in the Second Party System from the 1820s to the 1850s.
About Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (18 January 1782 – 25 October 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as a Senator and as Secretary of State. Famed for his ability as an orator, Webster was one of the most important figures in the Second Party System from the 1820s to the 1850s.
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