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Edward Everett - 3
EDWARD EVERETT American churchman and statesman with his autograph Date: 1794 - 1865
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1794 1865 Autograph Churchman Everett
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1. Title: Reverend Edward Everett, American Churchman and Statesman (1794-1865). This image showcases Reverend Edward Everett, an influential American churchman and statesman, during his later years. Born on August 11, 1794, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Everett was a towering figure in 19th-century American history. His impressive career spanned various fields, including education, religion, and politics. Everett's early education began at the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and he later graduated from Harvard University in 1814. He went on to study theology at Andover Theological Seminary and was ordained as a minister in the Congregational Church in 1817. Everett's dedication to his faith led him to become a professor of Greek and Latin at Harvard Divinity School in 1819. In 1835, Everett's political career took off when he was elected as a Whig Party member to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He served in the House until 1837, and in 1841, he was appointed as the United States Minister to France by President John Tyler. Everett's diplomatic skills and eloquence were on full display during his tenure in France, where he played a crucial role in negotiating a treaty with France that resolved several longstanding disputes between the two nations. Upon his return to the United States, Everett continued to serve in various political roles, including serving as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1853 to 1857. He also delivered the famous "Everett Address" at the Gettysburg dedication ceremony in 1863, which is often considered a precursor to President Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address. This photograph, bearing Edward Everett's autograph, is a testament to the remarkable life of this American churchman and statesman. His contributions to education, religion, and politics left a lasting impact on the United States during the 19th century.
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