University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Campaigns and Elections
An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Domestic Affairs
A good summary of the domestic policies of the Monroe Administration. Find out about Monroe's Cabinet, the Panic of 1819, the development of a road system, and the adoption of the Missouri Compromise.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: James Monroe
This official site from the White House offers a biography of James Monroe,the 5th President of the United States. Emphasis is given to his role in foreign policy.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: James Monroe
The portrait presented here resides in the Smithsonian Museum's Hall of Presidents. The site also provides a few brief comments about Monroe's character.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: James Monroe
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Monroe and summaries of important events during his presidency.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: James Monroe
A brief, yet complete biography of James Monroe. Definitions and pronunciation guides are provided for words that may be unfamiliar to beginning readers. Includes links to biographies of other presidents.
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: James Monroe [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of James Monroe itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President James Monroe for Kids
James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States and his biography can be found on this site.
US National Archives
Our Documents: The Monroe Doctrine (1823)
The Monroe Doctrine has been used in the past 180 years to let the United States' stance on European involvement in the Western Hemisphere be known. On this interesting site you can view an interactive copy of the original pages of the...
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.
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.
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...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Monroe: Second
Review a transcript of James Monroe's second inaugural address given on March 5, 1821. A short introduction explains the unusual circumstances in which the speech was delivered.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Monroe: First
Review the text of the speech given by James Monroe on March 4, 1817, at his first inauguration.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: James Monroe
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about James Monroe.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Monroe Doctrine: Origin and Early American Foreign Policy
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "The Monroe Doctrine: Origin and Early American Foreign Policy" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Curated OER
James Monroe
FactMonster provides an encyclopedia article on the life and career of President James Monroe (1758-1831).
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma: The Monroe Doctrine
This site provides text taken from the Monroe Doctrine.
Digital History
Digital History: Era of Good Feelings: Growth of American Nationalism
Part of an on-line textbook, this essay deals with the rise of nationalism in James Monroe's Era of Good Feelings and Monroe's attempts to solidify that idea.
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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