“Gentlemen, the character of Washington is among the most cherished contemplations of my life. It is a fixed star in the firmament of great names, shining without twinkling or obscuration, with clear, steady, beneficent light.”
Quote by Daniel Webster
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The Union Text Book: Containing Selections from the Writings of Daniel Webster, The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's Farewell Address
This volume brings together key texts that shaped early American political thought and governance. It includes the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, George Washington's Farewell Address, and excerpts from the writings of statesman Daniel Webster. The book was designed as a textbook to promote understanding of national unity and constitutional principles among students and citizens. more
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Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster, a former United States Senator, was born on January 18, 1782, and passed away on October 24, 1852. He was a renowned lawyer, orator, and politician in American history, known for his eloquent speeches and steadfast convictions. more
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Source: The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England ...: With Several Additional Pieces, Never Before Printed in Any Edition of His Works. To which is Prefixed, a New Life of the Author