"I shall defer my visit to Faneuil Hall, the cradle of American liberty, until its doors shall fly open, on golden hinges, to lovers of Union as well as of Liberty."
— Liberty

January 1, 1970

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Daniel Webster, letter (April, 1851), after being refused the use of the Hall after his speech on the Compromise Measures (7 March 1850). The Aldermen reversed their decision. Mr. Webster began his speech: "This is Faneuil Hall—Open!"