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John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams
According to the US Department of State website as well as the US National Archives website, John Quincy Adams was the secretary of state when the 1823 Monroe Doctrine was issued. He was appointed as secretary of state by President James Monroe on March 5, 1817.In addition, Great Britain was in favor of the Doctrine. Since they held New World possessions, this helped them too.
The Monroe Doctrine was named after the President that delivered the message to Congress in 1823, but the Doctrine was the brain child of Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, who considered the author of the Doctrine given in Monroe's 7th State of the Union message to Congress.
The Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
John Quincy Adams was the very able Secretary of State for Monroe.
The Monroe Doctrine was a US Doctrine issued by President James Monroe. It said that European countries were not allowed to colonize or interfere with the independent nations of the Americas. It also stated that the US planned to stay neutral in wars between European powers and their colonies. It was issued on December 2, 1823. It was stated by President Monroe during his seventh annual State of the Union Address to Congress.
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John Quincy Adams was the very able Secretary of State for Monroe.
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Monroe Doctrine