James Monroe was the last of the so-called Virginia Dynasty of presidents. Like James Madison, Monroe was secretary of state before becoming president. A spirit of vigorous nationalism known as the ...

James Monroe, the 5th president of the United States, notably held his second inauguration in 1821 inside the House chamber of the Capitol amid a snowstorm, according to government archives.

James Monroe was the fifth president of the U.S. and served from 1817-1825. He was born in Westmoreland County in 1758 and ...

Monroe's first great diplomatic move occurred before he was president; as special envoy for Jefferson, Monroe seized on the opportunity to make the Louisiana Purchase. As president, he introduced ...

2050 James Monroe Parkway · Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 · (434) 293-8000 William & Mary’s Highland is a historic site located outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. It is notable as the home of W&M ...

Inaugurations have been typically held outdoors since 1817, when James Monroe was sworn in under sunny skies. This is at least the fifth time in presidential history that an inauguration has been ...