James Monroe

Born April 28, 1758 in VA

Died 1831

• Founding Father, American statesman and 5^th President of the United States.

• Presided over the Era of Good Feelings, a period of national pride following the War of 1812…

• …however, a poor economy and slavery became problems during his Presidency.

• Formed the Monroe Doctrine to stop further European colonization in the Americas.

“We must support our rights or lose our character, and with that our liberties.”