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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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