Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (1782–1852) was an influential American statesman, lawyer, and orator who also authored several works on politics and government. He is best known for his powerful speeches and legal arguments, especially his role in key Supreme Court cases such as "Dartmouth College v. Woodward" and "McCulloch v. Maryland". Webster served as Secretary of State under three U.S. presidents and was a leading advocate for the preservation of the Union during the pre-Civil War era. His collected speeches and writings, such as "The Works of Daniel Webster," showcase his impact on American political thought and legal tradition.

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DANIEL WEBSTER AS A MASTER OF ENGLISH STYLE. From my own experience and observation I should say that every boy, who is ready enough in spelling, grammar, geography, and arithmetic, is appalled when he is commanded to write what is termed "a composition." When he enters college the same fear follows him and the Professor of Rhetoric is a more terrible personage to his imagination than the... more...