United States Congressman and Senator

United States Secretary of State

Governor of Massachusetts

He gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863

(1794-1865) Famous orator and statesman. He made many famous speeches for the Union cause, the best known being his 2 hour oration preceding President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. During his very distinguished career he served as U.S. Congressman, Governor of Massachusetts, Minister to Great Britain, President of Harvard University, U.S. Secretary of State, and U.S. Senator.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Seated view pose of Mr. Everett with one arm resting on the top of a table at his side. Studio column visible in the background. Back mark: Cartes De Visite, By Silsbee, Case & Co., Photographic Artist, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston. Very fine image of this famous American statesman.