United States History, Law and Politics: Presidents

President James Monroe

by William P. Meyers

James Monroe was the 5th President of the United States of America. Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758, Monroe became an Anti-Federalist and had opposed adoption of the U.S. Constitution. He became President on March 4, 1817 and served until March 4, 1825. He died on July 4, 1831.

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