- Fifth President (1817-1825)
- Birthday: April 28, 1758 (Friday)
- Birthplace: Monroe Hall (Westmoreland), Virginia
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Death: July 4, 1831 (Monday)
- Place of Death: New York City, New York
- Place of Burial: Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
- Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
- Age: 73 years old
- Length of Retirement: 2313 days
- Religion: Episcopal
- Party: Democratic-Republican
James Monroe Offices Held
- Secretary of War (1814-1815)
- Secretary of State (1811-1817)
- Minister to the United Kingdom (1803-1808)
- Governor of Virginia (1799-1802)
- US Minister to France (1794-1796)
- Senator from Virginia (1790-1794)
- Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from Virginia (1783-1786)
James Monroe Nicknames
- The Era of Good Feeling President
- The Last Cocked Hat
James Monroe Pets
- Dogs (one was named Sebastian)
James Monroe Personal Traits
- Height: 6 feet – 0 inches
James Monroe Quotes
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all – liberty.
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.
At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
The American continents … are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. (From the Monroe Doctrine).
If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood.
Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.
Like all the state constitutions, the federal constitution should define the powers given to government and define the mode in which they shall be exercised.
Congress ought to have the power to provide for the execution of the laws, suppress insurrections, and repeal invasions…Without a general controlling power to call forth the strength of the Union, to repel invasions, the country might be overrun and conquered by foreign enemies..
We owe it, therefore, to candor and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those (European) powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety,
National honor is the national property of the highest value.
James Monroe Timeline – Family
- 1727 Spence Monroe (Father) born.
- 1730 Elizabeth Jones Monroe (Mother) born in King George, Virginia*.
- 1752 Spence Monroe (Father) marries Elizabeth Jones (Mother).
- 1754 Elizabeth Monroe Buckner (Sister) born in Westmoreland, Virginia.
- April 28, 1758 James Monroe born in Westmoreland, Virginia.
- 1759 Spence Monroe (Brother) born in Westmoreland, Virginia.
- 1763 Andrew Monroe (Brother) born in Westmoreland, Virginia.
- 1764 Joseph Jones Monroe (Brother) born in Westmoreland, Virginia.
- June 30, 1768 Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (Wife) born in New York City, Province of New York.
- February 16,1774* Spence Monroe (Father) dies.
- 1774 Elizabeth Jones Monroe (Mother) dies.
- 1774 Spence Monroe (Brother) dies.
- February 16, 1786 James Monroe marries Elizabeth Kortright in New York City, New York.
- December 5, 1787 Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay (Daughter) born in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- May 1799 James Spence Monroe (Son) born in Richmond, Virginia.
- September 28, 1800 James Spence Monroe (Son) dies in Richmond, Virginia.
- September 1802 Elizabeth Monroe Buckner (Sister) dies.
- May 20, 1803 Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur (Daughter) born in Paris, France.
- August 6, 1824 Joseph Jones Monroe (Brother) dies.
- December 2, 1826 Andrew Monroe (Brother) dies.
- September 23, 1830 Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (Wife) dies in Richmond, Virginia.
- July 4, 1831 James Monroe dies in New York City, New York.
- January 27, 1840 Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay (Daughter) dies in Paris, France.
- June 20, 1850 Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur (Daughter) dies in Oak Hill, Virginia.
- * There were several different listing for this, but this seemed to be the most detailed.
James Monroe Links
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James Monroe’s Ash Lawn – Highland Home
James Monroe’s Oak Hill Home
James Monroe’s Grave
James Monroe on Wikipedia
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Fun Presidential Facts – James Monroe - Here are some fun facts and personal opinions about President James Monroe 
James Monroe: The Battle of Trenton and being a soldier - "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” I Timothy 4:12 KJV So how does that little bundle of nothing grow up into a living, productive being? This future President would be so inspired by him that he would go buy a rifle and join the college patriots. When the young, strong, handsome prince crossed one of his daughter’s path, he probably thought he struck gold. 
List: What similiar trait do I have with the first ten Presidents - Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, JQ Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, WH Harrison, and John Tyler. Those are the first ten Presidents. A list of how I think I am like them. 
James Monroe – The Monroe Doctrine - “I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.” Psalm 30:1 KJV Have you ever had one of those cases where you work so hard on something, only to have someone else take credit for your work? The bells of America’s freedom rang loud and nation after nation heard the clang. 
Washington – Monroe – John Quincy Adams – Unanimous Elections? - “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." Romans 5:3-5 KJV I was probably just an average track runner, maybe a little above average my senior year. I was definitely not a super star. We are all lucky because Jesus still found a way to be victorious, even with the betrayal of a friend. 
James Monroe – The Era of Good Feeling - “And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.” 2 Samuel 6:16 KJV As I sat there listening, I was quite insulted by the advice I was being given. Fun? How do you have fun? I really had no idea.