James Monroe was an American Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. He was the last Founding Father to serve as president as well as the last president of the Virginia dynasty. Monroe was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, and his presidency coincided with the Era of Good Feelings, concluding the First Party System era of American politics. He issued the Monroe Doctrine, a policy of limiting European colonialism in the Americas. Monroe had previously served as Governor of Virginia, a member of the United States Senate, U.S. ambassador to France and Britain, the seventh secretary of state, and the eighth secretary of war.
James Monroe, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 5th President of the United States (died 1831)
On April 28, in the year 1758, James Monroe, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 5th President of the United States (died 1831). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of April 28, one of 389 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including James Monroe. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 28, 1758 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 April 2026.
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