JAMES+MONROE

=JAMES MONROE author: Josh H.=

James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States. He was Born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. James Monroe was a Democratic-Republican and was a former lawyer, and farmer. He also served in the Military as a Major. He fought in the Battle of Trenton. He was also the last president to wear a powdered wig. In 1811 he became Secretary of State. He served five years before he Secretary of War during 1814-1815. In 1816 James Monroe became the fifth president of the United States of America. He served two terms untill 1825. James Monroe is most known for the Monroe Doctrine which was issued on December 2, 1823. James Monroe died July 4, 1831.

Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was addressed to congress by President James Monroe on December 2, 1823. The Monroe Doctrine refers to political relations between America and Europe. It had large effects on Americas policy in the time that followed.


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