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    James Monroe

    President of the United States from 1817 to 1825

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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › James_MonroeJames Monroe - Wikipedia

    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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  3. www.history.com › topics › us-presidentsJames Monroe - Presidency, Facts & Political Party - HISTORY

    • 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).

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › James-MonroeJames Monroe | Biography, Presidency, & Facts | Britannica

    Apr 24, 2024 · James Monroe, fifth president of the United States (1817–25), who issued an important contribution to U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe Doctrine.

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  6. www.biography.com › political-figures › james-monroeJames Monroe - Political Party, Presidency & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States and the author of the Monroe Doctrine. Explore his early career, his role in the War of 1812, his expansion of U.S. territory and his legacy as the last of the Founding Fathers.

  7. highland.orgJames Monroe's Highland

    Jan 1, 2024 · Highland is a historic house museum at the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America. Part of Monroe's alma mater, William & Mary, Highland offers guided tours daily and hosts community and private events throughout the year.

  8. www.whitehouse.gov › presidents › james-monroeJames Monroe | The White House

    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 shaped the nation's foreign policy, the Missouri Compromise, and the Era of Good Feelings.

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  10. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › james-monroeJames Monroe, Biography, Facts, Significance, 5th President ...

    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.

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