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第2季, Episode 1: Daniel Webster's New England, Daniel Webster's Union

  

在这一集里, we examine the career of Daniel Webster, a 19th century political figure and nationalist from New England. We look at objects that give a glimpse into the rural and political life of this legendary individual. We shall also learn about Webster’s connection to the MHS, his understanding of the term “Union,” and consider why some view him as a controversial figure.

View the items we discuss in this episode:

A portrait of Daniel Webster

Hat worn by Daniel Webster

Staff belonging to Daniel Webster

特邀嘉宾:

迈克尔Larmann is a PhD student in the History Department at the University of Montana and a 2022-2023 Benjamin F. Stevens Fellow at the MHS. 

This episode uses materials from:

大的感觉 波丁顿·贝尔(Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0国际)
灵媒 by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)
好奇的天性 by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)