Biography, US Presidents, James Monroe (1817 to 1825)

James Monroe (1758-1831) served as the fifth President of the United States from 1817 to 1825.

Monroe was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and prior to his presidency, served in a variety of political roles, including United States Senator, United States Secretary of State, and United States Minister to France.

He was a key figure in the creation of the Monroe Doctrine, a policy of the United States that warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Americas.

Monroe's two terms in office were largely peaceful and prosperous, and he is remembered for his defense of national unity.

He also oversaw the purchase of Florida from Spain in 1819 and supported the expansion of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase.

Monroe was a founding member of the Democratic-Republican Party, an early version of the modern Democratic Party.

He was the last president of the Virginia dynasty, a group of presidents that included George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.

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