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James Monroe was the last American President of the “Virginia Dynasty”—of the first five men who held that position, four hailed from Virginia. Monroe also had a long and distinguished public career as a soldier, diplomat, governor, senator, and cabinet official. His presidency, which began in 1817 and lasted until 1825, encompassed what ...
James Monroe, (born April 28, 1758, Westmoreland county, Va.—died July 4, 1831, New York, N.Y., U.S.), Fifth president of the U.S. (1817–25). After serving in the American Revolution, he studied law under Thomas Jefferson, then governor of Virginia. From 1783 to 1786 he served in the Congress under the Articles of Confederation.
James Monroe. Fifth President, 1817–1825. Campaign: James Monroe was the last of the so-called Virginia Dynasty of presidents. Like James Madison, Monroe was secretary of state before becoming president. A spirit of vigorous nationalism known as the Era of Good Feelings ushered Monroe into the White House, virtually unopposed, for two terms.
James Monroe was the last American President of the “Virginia Dynasty”—of the first five men who held that position, four hailed from Virginia. Monroe also had a long and distinguished public career as a soldier, diplomat, governor, senator, and cabinet official. His presidency, which began in 1817 and lasted until 1825, encompassed what ...
Dec 17, 2022 · James Monroe, the Fifth President of the United States, was born on April 28, 1758, on his family’s tobacco plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the second of five children born to Spence and Elizabeth Jones Monroe. His father was a farmer, carpenter, and slave owner who signed Richard Henry Lee’s 1765 Westmoreland Resolves ...
Dorsett seal. The presidency of James Monroe began on March 4, 1817, when James Monroe was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1825. Monroe, the fifth United States president, took office after winning the 1816 presidential election by an overwhelming margin over Federalist Rufus King.
Inaugural Address. March 04, 1817. James Monroe Event Timeline. April 15, 1817. Proclamation—Notice of Public Land Sales at Wooster Land Office, Ohio. December 02, 1817. First Annual Message. December 11, 1817.
