- Born
- Died
- Nicknames
- Era of Good Feeling President; Last of the Cocked Hats
- James the Second
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA. He was a writer. He was married to Elizabeth Kortright. He died on July 4, 1831 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseElizabeth Kortright(1768 - September 23, 1830) (her death, 3 children)
- Pictured on a 3¢ US postage stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of his birth, issued 28 April 1958.
- Pictured on the 5¢ US postage stamp in the Liberty series, issued 2 December 1954.
- The Monroe Doctrine was named for him because it was written during his term in office, but it was actually written by his presidential predecessor James Madison. The Doctrine held that European powers could not interfere in the affairs of nations in the Americas.
- First US senator to become president (served as a senator from Virginia, 9 November 1790 - 27 May 1794.
- Fifth president of the United States, 4 March 1817 - 4 March 1825.
- It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.
- A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
- In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.
- Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
- National honor is the national property of the highest value.
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