James Monroe - Fifth US President

James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, served as president from 1817 - 1825. Here are some important facts about the United States President James Monroe.

James Monroe, 1817-1825
5th President of the United States
Number of Terms: 2
Vice President: Daniel D. Tompkins
Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican
Born: April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia
Died: July 4, 1831, twenty years after his death the Monroe Doctrine was formed
First Lady: Elizabeth Kortright Monroe

Additional Information: As an anti-Federalist, he served as a US Senator and Minister to France and helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. During his presidency he agreed to purchase Florida from Spain in 1819. His presidency was deemed “The Era of Good Feelings.”

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