James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States. His presidency was notable for achievements in foreign affairs, specifically the Monroe Doctrine.
Timeline
- 1782: Elected to Virginia House of Delegates
- 1799-1802: 12th Governor of Virginia
- 1811: 16th Governor of Virginia
- 1811-1814: 7th U.S. Secretary of State
- 1814-1815: 8th U.S. Secretary of War
- 1815-1817: Secretary of State
- 1817-1825: 5th U.S. President
Monroe Doctrine
In an important moment in the history of American foreign policy, Monroe declared America's neutrality in wars involving European countries and their colonies with the Monroe Doctrine. The doctrine also stated that European powers could no longer attempt to colonize or meddle in the affairs of independent American nations.
James Monroe Background and Profiles
James Monroe Timeline
1758: Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia
1774-1776: Attends the College Of William And Mary
1776-1780: Serves as a lieutenant in the Continental Army
1780: Studies law under Thomas Jefferson
1782-1783: Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
1783-1786: Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation
1786: Marries Elizabeth Kortright
1786: First daughter, Eliza, is born
1787-1789: Member of the Virginia House Of Delegates
1788: Member of the Virginia Convention to ratify the Constitution
1799: Son, James Spence, is born
1799-1802: Serves as governor of Virginia
1800: James Spence dies
1803: Second daughter, Maria Hester, is born
1803-1807: Serves as minister to England and Spain for Thomas Jefferson
1811: Serves as governor Of Virginia
1811-1817: Secretary of State for James Madison
1814-1815: Secretary of War for James Madison
1817-1825: Elected President Of The United States
1823: Monroe Doctrine ratified
1829: Serves as the chairman Of the Virginia Constitutional Convention
1830: Elizabeth Monroe dies
1831: July 4, James Monroe dies
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