James Monroe James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States He grew up in Virginia He had a long political career before taking office Before becoming president Monroe was governor of Virginia Then he became secretary of state He also served as secretary of war In 1816 Monroe was elected president He had a successful presidency His time in office became known as the Era of Good Feelings Today Monroe is most remembered for the Monroe Doctrine
The 5th President of the United States James Monroe
Timeline 1758 On April 28 James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County Virginia 1799 Monroe was elected governor of Virginia 1790 Monroe was elected to the US Senate 1803 In France Monroe signed the Louisiana Purchase
The 5th President of the United States James Monroe 1823 On December 2 Monroe gave a speech It outlined the Monroe Doctrine 1816 Monroe was elected the fifth president of the United States 1831 On July 4 James Monroe died
