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'''James Monroe''' '''(April 28, 1758-July 4, 1831)''' was the 5th president of the United States. He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758.  He served two terms as president from 1817-1825.

'''James Monroe''' '''(April 28, 1758 - July 4, 1831)''' was the 5th president of the United States. He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758.  He served two terms as president from 1817-1825.

Monroe was Secretary of War under president [[James Madison]] during the war of 1812.  Perhaps his most famous legacy is the [[Monroe Doctrine]], which claimed U.S. policing rights over colonies in Middle America.  Monroe died on July 4, 1831 in New York City. <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents James Monroe]] By Christine Maloney Fitz-Gerald, Children's Press </ref>     

Monroe was Secretary of War under president [[James Madison]] during the war of 1812.  Perhaps his most famous legacy is the [[Monroe Doctrine]], which claimed U.S. policing rights over colonies in Middle America.  Monroe died on July 4, 1831 in New York City. <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents James Monroe]] By Christine Maloney Fitz-Gerald, Children's Press </ref>