James Monroe
James Monroe
James Monroewas the fifth President of the United States, serving between 1817 and 1825. Monroe was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States and the last president from the Virginian dynasty and the Republican Generation. Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Monroe was of the planter class and fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was wounded in the Battle of Trenton with a musket ball to his shoulder. After studying law under Thomas Jefferson from...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth28 April 1758
CountryUnited States of America
In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.
Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.
In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do
The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of liberty and happiness...beyond the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries...
The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.
During the darkest days of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress and George Washington - I call him the first George W. - (laughter and applause) - urged citizens to pray and to give thanks and to ask for God's protection.
By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.
History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war.
We have the best kids in the world, ... We don't always have the best athletes, but we got the best kids. And on top of being a good student, Corey is a good person.
Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana.
This scenario has been playing out itself over and over. Here there was room for a balance between the personal interests of an inmate and the public's interest in keeping a facility safe and secure.
I think both teams are evenly matched, ... Both teams played real well. This is a typical game between the two schools.