
Daniel Webster
Born: January 18, 1782
Died: October 24, 1852
Nationality: American
Occupation: Statesman
Biography: Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman and senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War. He first rose to regional prominence through his defense of New England shipping interests. Webster's increasingly nationalistic views, and his effectiveness as a speaker, made him one of the most famous orators and influential Whig leaders of the Second Party System.