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| James Monroe |
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| 5th President |
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| Born: 1758 Died: 1831 Served: 1817 - 1825 |
Vice-President Daniel D. Tompkins
Political Party Democratic-Republican
College William and Mary
Occupation Lawyer
Birthplace Westmoreland County, Virginia
Place of Burial Richmond, Virginia
Pop Quiz Facts
* 1816: Elected president by a wide margin.
Interesting Facts
* As a U.S. Senator, Monroe obtained the rule change which opened Senate sessions to the public.
* 1820: Wins reelection.
* 1823: Declares that America would be hostile to any extension of European power in the Americas, thus formulating what became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
* His first inaugural was the first to be held outdoors.
* The U.S. Marine Band played at his second inaugural and at every inaugural since.
* Monroe was the first president to ride on a steamboat.
* He was the first U.S. senator to become president.
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