Good things about James Monroe

Answer 1

James Monroe was the Fifth President of the USA

Before he became president he served in the Continental Army when he was just 18 years old.

With George Washington (the first president) he crossed the Deleware River.

He fought in the battle of Trenton and got injured.

James Monroe Married a woman named Elizabeth Kortright and had 3 children. Their son, at the age of one, died.

During his first compaign he won 183 of the total 217 electoral votes.

When James Monroe ran for his Second Campaign he had basically no competition. He recieved almost every vote except for one that was cast on John Quincy Adams.

James Monroe died on the Fourth of July in 1831 after living a long and hearty life.

Answer 2

Fought courageously in the Revolution and rose to lieutenant colonel under Washington. He was wounded at Trenton. He learned law and was an aide to Thomas Jefferson. He had great diplomatic experience and he was Minister to France in 1794. He served as Governor of Virginia and also helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. He also served in Britain and Spain and was Secretary of War and Secretary of State. As President, he presided over the Era of Good Feelings, a period of minimal sectional discord. Issued the Monroe Doctrine at the urging of John Quincy Adams. He ended his career as regent of the University of Virginia. Unfortunately, he neglected his private affairs to the extent that he had to sell his plantation and he died in poverty.

Answer 3

Monroe was the first president to ride a steamboat.

His inaugural was the first held outside.

The White House was painted white the year he became president.

Nicknamed "The Last Cocked Hat"

Annnd, he once chased the Secretary of State out of the White House with fire tongs.