Historedia
Person

Daniel Webster

Events
4
Episodes
5
Years
1829–1842

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Daniel Webster, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Tremont House opens in Boston

    1829

    Role: Attendee at opening dinner

    1. October 16, 1829 · Tremont StreetOpening of Tremont House

      Tremont House opened in Boston on October 16, 1829, with a dinner attended by prominent figures, establishing a new standard for luxury hotels.

  2. Webster–Hayne debate on states' rights

    1830

    Role: Senator from Massachusetts

    1. January 19–27, 1830 · United States Senate, Washington, D.C.Webster–Hayne Debate

      Unplanned speeches in the U.S. Senate on January 19–27, 1830, regarding protectionist tariffs and states' rights, stemming from the Foot resolution.

  3. The Caroline Affair on the Niagara River

    1837

    Role: United States Secretary of State

    1. 1837 · Diplomatic correspondenceDiplomatic Correspondence

      Webster and Ashburton exchanged correspondence establishing the principle of anticipatory self-defense in international law.

    2. December 29, 1837 · Niagara RiverDestruction of the Caroline

      Canadian forces crossed the border, drove off the crew, and set the steamboat Caroline on fire, sending it over Niagara Falls.

  4. Webster–Ashburton Treaty signed

    1842

    Role: U.S. Secretary of State

    1. August 9, 1842 · Washington, D.C.Signing of the Treaty

      The Webster–Ashburton Treaty was signed in Washington, D.C., on August 9, 1842, establishing the U.S.–Canada border east of the Rocky Mountains.

Sources

  1. Tremont House (Boston) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-21
  2. Webster–Hayne debate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  3. Daniel Webster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  4. Caroline test Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
  5. Caroline affair Wikipedia
  6. Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25