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James Monroe (/ m ə n ˈ r oʊ / mən-ROH; April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825, a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.
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Apr 24, 2024 · James Monroe (born April 28, 1758, Westmoreland county, Virginia [U.S.]—died July 4, 1831, New York, New York, U.S.) was the fifth president of the United States (1817–25), who issued an important contribution to U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe Doctrine, a warning to European nations against intervening in the Western Hemisphere.
- Samuel Flagg Bemis
James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth president of the United States. He mostly agreed with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, the two presidents before him. Many cities have been named Monroe. Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, is also named after him.
- Early Years. James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Spence Monroe (1727-74), a farmer and carpenter, and Elizabeth Jones Monroe (1730-74).
- The Virginia Politician. Following his military service, Monroe embarked on a career in politics. In 1782, he became a delegate in the Virginia Assembly and the following year was chosen as a Virginia representative to the Congress of the Confederation, America’s governing body from 1781 to 1789.
- A Leader at Home and Abroad. In 1794, President George Washington (1732-99) appointed Monroe as minister to France, in an effort to help improve relations with that nation.
- The 'Era of Good Feelings' In 1816, Monroe ran for president again, as a Democratic-Republican, and this time handily defeated Federalist candidate Rufus King (1755-1827).
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Dec 17, 2022 · April 28, 1758–July 4, 1831. James Monroe served as the fifth President of the United States from March 4, 1817, to March 4, 1825, during the Era of Good Feelings. James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States and is considered a Founding Father for fighting in the American Revolutionary War and serving as Governor of Virginia.
5th President. President James Monroe. Library of Congress. Terms: 1817-1825. Political Party: Democratic-Republican. First Lady: Elizabeth Kortright Monroe. Vice President: Daniel D....
