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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.
- James Madison
- John Quincy Adams
- 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).
Mar 27, 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
Learn about the life and achievements of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States and the last Founding Father. Find out how he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, the Missouri Compromise, and the Monroe Doctrine.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States and the last of the Founding Fathers. Find out how he fought in the American Revolution, studied law with Jefferson, expanded U.S. territory, and issued the Monroe Doctrine.
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Dec 17, 2022 · Learn about James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States and a Founding Father who fought in the Revolutionary War and negotiated the Louisiana Purchase. Explore his life, career, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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.