Noah Webster's (APS 1827) Words of Wisdom
February 25, 2026
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Deemed the “Father of American Scholarship and Education,” Noah Webster was a strong influence in promoting literacy among American youth. A pioneering lexicographer, he is perhaps best known for authoring the modern Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Since 1743, APS Members have sustained its mission—speaking out with conviction that intellectual inquiry and critical thought are inherently in the best interest of the public. Check back weekly for their words of wisdom.
