James Monroe (Noun)
Meaning
5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- James Monroe was the fifth president to serve in U.S. history, from 1817 to 1825.
- As the author of the Monroe Doctrine, James Monroe's influence went far beyond his presidency years.
- Under his presidency, James Monroe oversaw the purchase of Florida from Spain in 1819.
- The two main accomplishments of James Monroe were the Missouri Compromise in 1820 and the Monroe Doctrine.
- James Monroe's policies during his presidency led to a period of U.S. history often referred to as the "Era of Good Feelings."