USA Official year 1873 / 15c – Agriculture/ Webster
Daniel Webster was a prominent American statesman and politician who served in various governmental roles, including as a U.S. Senator representing Massachusetts and as the U.S. Secretary of State. Although he never became President, he played a significant role in American politics during the first half of the 19th century.
Daniel Webster, born in 1782, was renowned for his oratory skills and legal expertise. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate at different points in his career. Webster was a prominent figure in the Whig Party and ran unsuccessfully for President in 1836, 1840, and 1852. However, he exerted considerable influence as a legislator and diplomat, particularly during his tenure as Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore.
As Secretary of State, Webster played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy and negotiating several important treaties, including the Webster–Ashburton Treaty, which settled boundary disputes between the United States and British North America (Canada).
While Daniel Webster never ascended to the presidency, he remains one of the most celebrated figures in American political history, known for his eloquence, statesmanship, and contributions to the nation’s legal and diplomatic legacy.
