Today in History: Daniel Webster
Today in History–March 7–the Library of Congress features Senator Daniel Webster, who delivered his famous “Seventh of March” speech on this date in 1850. The speech advocated for sectional compromise on the issue of slavery and the legislation package now referred to as the Compromise of 1850. Learn more about this politician and the debate about slavery by visiting the Today in History section and clicking the links below.
Political cartoons related to Daniel Webster
The Great Debate Between Hayne and Webster
Daniel Webster “Seventh of March” speech (speech notes)
The great debate between Hayne and Webster
Webster’s reply to Hayne reenactment audio recording
More speeches by Daniel Webster
- Bill for the Encouragement of Enlistments, Jan. 14, 1814
- On the Repeal of the Embargo, Apr. 6, 1814
- The Tariff Bill, Apr. 2, 1824
- Second Reply to Hayne, Jan. 26 and 27, 1830
- Presidential Veto of the U.S. Bank Bill, Jul. 11, 1832
- The Constitution Not a Compact between Sovereign States, Feb. 16, 1833
- Slavery in the District of Columbia, Jan.y 10, 1838
- Address at the laying of the corner stone of the addition to the capitol
Webster–Ashburton Treaty Aug. 9, 1842
James Madison to Daniel Webster (correspondence 1825-1833)
Daniel Webster historic newspaper coverage through 1853
Periodical articles about Daniel Webster
- Statesmen – Their Rareness and Importance. Daniel Webster The New-England Magazine Volume 7, Issue 2, Aug. 1834
- Daniel Webster; His Political Philosophy in 1820 The United States Democratic Review Volume 22, Issue 116, Feb. 1848
- Daniel Webster and the Compromise Measures of 1850 Scribner’s Monthly Volume 12, Issue 3, Jul. 1876
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