Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850
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Authors:
- Foster, Herbert Darling
1863 - 1927
- Stephenson, Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright)
1867 - 1935
About this book
In a time of escalating tensions over slavery and the looming threat of secession, Daniel Webster delivered his pivotal Seventh of March Speech, advocating for national unity and compromise. This crucial address, analyzed in "Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850" by Herbert Darling Foster, explores the intricate balance between states' rights and federal authority, highlighting the contentious debates over the Fugitive Slave Act and the moral implications of slavery. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this insightful examination reveals how Webster's rhetoric aimed to preserve the Union amidst a fracturing nation. Engage with the complexities of American democracy and the enduring struggle for liberty as you uncover the profound impact of this defining moment in history.
