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Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850

By Herbert Darling Foster
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The author analyzes Daniel Webster's controversial March speech and the secession movement, reconstructing the political crisis that preceded it and arguing that Webster acted from sincere alarm for the Union rather than personal ambition. He marshals letters, contemporary reactions, congressional events, and financial indicators to show Southern readiness for disunion and a subsequent moderation after the speech. The essay also critiques earlier historians for undervaluing the danger of secession and for misreading Webster's motives, and it credits the speech and related compromise efforts with helping to avert an immediate constitutional rupture.

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Herbert Darling Foster

Herbert Darling Foster was an American author and historian known for his work on the political landscape of the mid-19th century. His notable book, "Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850," examines the critical issues surrounding secession and the political climate leading up to the American Civil War. Foster's scholarship contributes to the understanding of the era's debates and the figures involved, particularly Daniel Webster's role in the secession movement. Through his writings, Foster provides valuable insights into the complexities of American history during a pivotal time.

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