University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Monroe Doctrine 1823
The University of Groningen provides the speech given by President Monroe to the Congress in 1823 in which he advocated the doctrine of noninterference in Europe and nonintervention by Europe in American affairs.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Other
Biographical Dictionary: James Monroe
This site provides a brief listing of significant events in Monroe's political career.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Monroe, James 1758 1831
Summary of the political career of James Monroe, former Delegate and Senator from Virginia and 5th President of the United States. He was also a Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Elizabeth Monroe
Biographical essay on Elizabeth Monroe, wife of President James Monroe. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Resources: Monroe Doctrine, 1823
A transcript of the Monroe Doctrine written by President James Monroe in 1823. This document established a foreign policy that any European nations attempting to colonize in North or South America would be seen as aggression and the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: James Monroe
Brief biographical sketch of America's fifth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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James Monroe
FactMonster provides an encyclopedia article on the life and career of President James Monroe (1758-1831).
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1816
Online resource that provides electoral data for the presidential election of 1816 won by James Monroe.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1820
Online resource that provides electoral data for the presidential election of 1820 won by James Monroe.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: James Monroe Tomb
Tomb with "flamboyant and delicate tracery in cast iron" of President James Monroe.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Monroe
James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Monroe Doctrine, 1823
Discover important facts and interesting information about the Monroe Doctrine whose purpose was to declare the United States opposition to colonialism and defined the foreign policy of the United States for many years.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Monroe
(1758-1831) Fifth President of the United States, whos administration was marked by the Monroe Doctrine, Missouri Compromise, the acquisition of Florida, and delcaring U.S. opposition to European interference in the Americas.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Monroe
(1758-1831) US President 1817-1825
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Monroe
5th President of the U.S.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Monroe
The fifth president of the United States, born in Westmoreland county, Virginia, April 28, 1758; died in New York City, July 4, 1831.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Monroe
(1758-1831) Fifth president of the United States of America 1817-1825
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe was completed in 1834, and is named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe. Completely surrounded by a moat, the six-sided stone fort is the only one of its kind left in the United States that is still an active Army post.
US National Archives
Nara: American Originals: Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Wonderful NARA site that provides pictures of the original treaty and agreements of the Louisiana Purchase. Brief introduction discusses the amount of land purchased and the cost per acre described by the Purchase.
Other
Gateway New Orleans: Louisiana Purchase
Read a description of the terms of the Louisiana Purchase. There is a map to show the land that was included in this deal.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Louisiana Purchase
This Library of Congress timeline series discusses the Louisiana Purchase.