James monroe 5th president biography movies

James Monroe was the fifth President of USA from 1817 to 1825.  His father Spence Monroe was a woodworker as well as tobacco farmer. His mother, Elizabeth Jones Monroe had considerable landed property but not much fluid cash.

James was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

James monroe 5th president biography movies

He too, like his parents owned many slaves. His schooling was in Campbell town Academy and he went too College of William and Mary – both being in Virginia.

After graduating in 1776 James Monroe joined the Continental Army where he got injured.

After his stint at military service he practiced law in Fredricksburg, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Kortright in 1786 in New York. He was tall and proportionate in appearance – plain and conservative in his dress style.

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His manner was always quiet and dignified. There was an honest expression on his face that immediately drew attention to his sincerity.

When young, James Monroe joined the anti-Federalists at the Virginia