James
Monroe
James
Monroe was the nation's fifth president. He was president
during the Era of Good Feelings. He was also the last of the
Democratic-Republican presidents.
James
Monroe: American
Statesman
James Monroe is most famous for the Monroe Doctrine. He was
also a very popular president who had experience fighting in
the Revolutionary War and helping secure the Louisiana
Purchase. Find out more about this famous Virginian who
helped shape the history and future of the United States in
this fun, illustrated article.
The
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine is an American Government policy statement of nonintervention that has had wide-ranging if sporadic enforcement and uses since it was introduced.
White
House Biography
This site is FILLED with excellent details about this
president.
The History of the Presidential Election
EVERY election, from George Washington to the present. Which political parties have come and gone? Who has been elected more times than anybody else? Who were the "Know-Nothings"? All these and more are answered in this expansive yet easy-to-read article.
Portrait
of James Monroe
See what the man looked like by viewing this famous
portrait.
Papers
of James Monroe
Detailed collection from the Library of Congress
James
Monroe Home
Visit the home of Monroe and learn more about the man behind
the president.
President
Elect: The Election of
1816
James Monroe became president for the first time after this
election. See what states carried him to victory.
President
Elect: The Election of
1820
This election was one of the most lopsided in history. See
why.
