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Orator (1782-1852)
Born in Salisbury, NH , Daniel Webster is probably best known today as the lawyer
who defended fellow New Hampshireite Jabez Stone in a fictional trial with the
Devil. The short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster" adapted to the movies, plays
on his fiery debating skill as a Senator from Massachusetts. After attending Dartmouth
and training as a lawyer in Portsmouth, NH, Webster became one of the nation's
best known speech makers and was appointed Secretary of State under three presidents.
Known as "Black Dan" and "Godlike Dan" Webster refuted the Southern concept of
the nation as a loose confederation of states. Webster initially opposed Westward
expansion and the Mexican War. His compromise position on slavery, though it may
have delayed the Civil War, cost him his hopes of running for the presidency.
A shy child, his bold oratory and literary style made his name a household word
in 19th century America.
"I'd Fight 10,000 Devils to Save
One New Hampshire Man!"
Webster in 'Devil & Daniel Webster"
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DANIEL WEBSTER LINKS
BIOGRAPHY
Dartmouth's Favorite Son, Class of 1801
An online in-depth exhibit about Webster's link to his NH college
US Senate Official Biography
Young Lawyer in Portsmouth, NH
Webster cut his teeth as a young lawyer in the struggling port city
DW: Defender of the Constitution
Site adapted from lecture by writer Dan Orr to the Philomathean Society
Webster Bibliography
A compilation of works by and about Webster from the US Senate
Autobiographical Sketch 1829
From the "Papers of Daniel Webster"
Learning Company short bio
THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER
The Short Story on Radio (AUDIO)
New version acted out for streaming medium including Alec Baldwin who appears
in the new film version.
The Screenplay
An e-text of the screenplay by Dan Totheroh and Stephen Vincent Benet
Short Story by Stephen Vincent Benet
We thought this story was still under copyright, but here it is
Another copy of the Short Story
The Classic Movie (1941)
The New Movie (2001) with Anthony Hopkins & Alec Baldwin
HISTORIC SITES & ARTIFACTS
Daniel Webster's Birthplace, Franklin, NH
Open summers and managed by NH Div Parks & Recreation
Webster House in Portsmouth, NH
On the campus of Strawberry Banke Museum
Webster Cottage, Hanover
Reputed to be his residence, site of Hanover Historical Society
Webster's House in Portsmouth
A 19th century account by from Charles Brewster's "Rambles"
Old Supreme Court, US Senate (LIVECAM)
The US government's own virtual tour where Webster once sat and where he defended
Dartmouth College in his famous speech
Statue of Webster, US Capitol, Washington DC
Marble by Carl Conrads (after Thomas Ball). Given in 1894, Statuary Hall.
Grave of Webster in Marshfield, MA on Find-a-Grave
Webster Statute in Central Park, NYC
Webster on US Currency
Dawn's Virtual Currency Collection details Webster on $10 bills
Thomas Ball Sculpture of Dan, circa 1863
Webster Bust by Shobal Vail Clevenger, circa 1838
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Archived Webster Documents
A list from of locations of items from the US Senate
The Dartmouth College Case, 1818
Speaks at Bunker Hill, June 1825
DW Funeral March, 1852 (AUDIO)
Listen online to the 4th Artillery Brass Band
Speech to US Senate, March 7, 1850
Webster Resigns, July 22, 1850
PHOTO & IMAGE GALLERY
Daniel Webster Portraits from Darmouth Collection
Matthew Brady Photo, Smithsonian, 1849
John Neagle Painting, US Senate, 1858
Lithograph by Francis D'Avignon at National Portrait Gallery
Images of American Political History painting
Clay, Fillmore, Calhoun, Webster in the Senate: 1850
Portrait at NH State Capitol
NAMESAKES
Webster
The state of NH named its online server after Dan WEB-ster, get it?
USS Daniel Webster Submarine (SSBN-626)
Daniel Webster College, NH
Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts, Manchester, NH
Daniel Webster Middle School, Milwaukee WI
Daniel Webster Inn, Sandwich, MA
Daniel Webster Elementary, Marshfield, MA
Webster City, Iowa
DW Highway, NH
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