
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
. He was one of the nation's most prominent conservatives, leading opposition to Democrat Andrew Jackson
and the Democratic Party.
Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens.
Labor in this country is independent and proud. It has not to ask the patronage of capital, but capital solicits the aid of labor.
It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment — Independence now and Independence forever.
He smote the rock of the national resources, and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth. He touched the dead corpse of Public Credit, and it sprung upon its feet.
God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it.
One country, one constitution, one destiny.