Dr. Richard Katula recently published his book entitled, The Eloquence of Edward Evertt.
Synopsis:
Edward Everett was America's first Ph.D., first professor of Greek Studies at Harvard University (1821-1825), a United States Congressman from Massachusetts, Governor of Massachusetts, Ambassador to England, President of Harvard University, Secretary of State, United States Senator from Massachusetts, and Vice-Presidential candidate in 1860. During the course of this distinguished career, he was also considered to be America's greatest public speaker, a man about whom it was once said that, "no occasion was complete without the grace and finish of his classical eloquence."
Three of his orations remain a part of the American canon, and one, his illustrious address known as "The Character of Washington," was delivered 137 times across the nation from 1856-1860. The proceeds from this famous speech, $87,000, were donated by Mr. Everett to purchase George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, thus saving it as a national monument. This book, The Eloquence of Edward Everett, reviews the extraordinary life of one of America's greatest citizens, and, in the minds of most, its greatest orator. Historian Howard Coffin and Lincoln Forum Chair Frank Williams, have both hailed the book as "brilliant," and a contribution to our understanding of this important period of American history."
To learn about the author or place book orders, please see his faculty page for contact information.
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On Saturday, April 4, 2009, Jonathan Batista was chosen to give the Welcome Day speech in Blackman Auditorium with the ASL interpreter at his side.
Welcome Day is a day set aside for students accepted into Northeastern University to explore the campus, meet students and faculty, and find out more about NU.
Of the 100 Most Influential Seniors for the Class of 2009, 11 Communication Studies students made the list.
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