The bronze monument sits in downtown's Loranger Square, in front of t County Courthouse, and honors the fifth U.S. president.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe introduced The Monroe Doctrine during his seventh annual address to Congress. In the doctrine ...

James Monroe was the last of the so-called Virginia Dynasty of presidents. Like James Madison, Monroe was secretary of state before becoming president. A spirit of vigorous nationalism known as the ...

The Republican Party's candidate has won the past six straight elections in Missouri, and since 1968, the Democratic ...

On Oct. 17, 1823, President James Monroe wrote a letter to his friend and Virginia neighbor Thomas Jefferson seeking advice on foreign policy. The issue at hand was whether to accept an offer from ...

Monroe's first great diplomatic move occurred before he was president; as special envoy for Jefferson, Monroe seized on the opportunity to make the Louisiana Purchase. As president, he introduced ...

A talk about Tallahassee's first legislature highlighted pivotal decisions made by the Territorial Council and Gov. William ...

A notable diplomat, Adams first served as Secretary of State for President James Monroe. Highlights of his government career ...

2050 James Monroe Parkway · Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 · (434) 293-8000 William & Mary’s Highland is a historic site located outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. It is notable as the home of W&M ...

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A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released First Look photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company on Broadway. The production began performances last night at ...