Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster was born in 1782, and went on to become a notable lawyer and statesman. He began his political career as a Federalist and was elected the U.S. House of Representatives in 1812. After serving two terms in the House, Webster moved to Boston and established himself as one of the best lawyers in the country. In 1827, Daniel Webster was electected as a senator from Massachusetts. When the Federalist Party died off, Webster joined the National Republican Party. He was a strong supporter of tariffs and policies involving manufacturing, and defended the Union when South Carolina nullified the tariff bill. Throughout his political career, Daniel Webster aspired to become president. In 1841, he was appointed Secretary of State and was the only cabinet member who did not resign when John Tyler became president. Webster did leave the cabinet in 1843, but was once again appointed Secretary of State by President Filmore.
"The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it."
-Daniel Webster
"The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it."
-Daniel Webster