James Monroe
(1758 - 1831)
James Monroe was an American statesman who
served as the fifth president of the United States
from 1817 to 1825.
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He is perhaps best known for issuing the
Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposin
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He is perhaps best known for issuing the
Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposin
European colonialism in the Americas.
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Following his retirement in 1825, Monroe was
plagued by financial difficulties, and died on
July 4, 1831 in New York City.
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Following his retirement in 1825, Monroe was
plagued by financial difficulties, and died on
July 4, 1831 in New York City.
