James Monroe

James Monroe was a notable American statesman, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the United States. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party and the last president of the Virginia dynasty. Throughout his career, Monroe held key roles such as governor of Virginia, U.S. ambassador to France and Britain, secretary of state, and secretary of war. His presidency, known as the Era of Good Feelings, was highlighted by the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine, which aimed to restrict European colonialism in the Americas.