U.S. Presidents & First Ladies
James Monroe
James Monroe, born in 1758, was the fifth President of the United States. He is best known for the Monroe Doctrine, which asserted American influence in the Western Hemisphere and opposed European colonialism. Monroe presided over the Era of Good Feelings, marked by national unity and territorial expansion. After his presidency, he retired in 1825, leaving a lasting impact on U.S. foreign policy.
TRANSCRIBED LETTER:
July 24, 1804
Gentleman,
You will receive by the bearer of Mr. E. Milley, clerk of the commission under the 7th article of the treaty between Great Britain and United States of America, £526.4.9 in balance remaining in the hand of Comrs. After closing their accts, which they have thought proper to place under my direction as the minister of the United States. I have to request that you will be pleased to receive the same and account for it to our government.
I have the honor to be with great respect.
Your obedient servant,
James Monroe
Watch JAMES MONROE
Join your host, Jack Krasula, as he explores the life of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, who served from 1817 to 1825 and was the last Founding Father to hold the presidency. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe’s time in office coincided with the optimistic “Era of Good Feelings.”
