The Union Not A Compact: A Speech (1833)

By Daniel Webster

Book Overview

""The Union Not A Compact: A Speech"" is a historical speech delivered by Daniel Webster in 1833. In this speech, Webster argues that the United States is not simply a compact or agreement between individual states, but rather a union that is indissoluble and perpetual. He defends the supremacy of the federal government over individual states and emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity in the face of potential secessionist movements. The speech was delivered during a time of intense debate over states' rights and the role of the federal government in regulating slavery. It is considered a seminal moment in American political history and a key contribution to the ongoing debate over the nature of the American Union.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163881287
• ISBN13: 9781163881286
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"