Daniel Webster

About

Loquacious politician who represented Massachusetts in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. He was appointed the United States Secretary of State under three presidents.

Before Fame

He worked as a lawyer and teacher after attending Dartmouth College.

Trivia

He was part of the Great Triumvirate along with Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun.

Family Life

His father, Ebenzer Webster, served as a judge, militia man, and farmer.

Associated With

In 1839, he was offered the position as Vice-President to President William Henry Harrison, but turned it down.