The film chronicles the life of Daniel Webster, an influential American statesman ... known for his powerful speeches advocating for national unity and the interests of New England.

The speech was delivered on a bitterly cold, wet, and windy day, according to historical accounts, adding to the ordeal for attendees. Ironically, Harrison’s secretary of state, Daniel Webster ...

Daniel Webster, his secretary of state, had bragged about whittling down the speech, or at least removing numerous references to ancient Roman statesmen. (Several of these references still made it ...