Events with tag - James Monroe

April 28, 1758

Birth of James Monroe

James Monroe, who would become the fifth President of the United States, was born on a modest plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Born to moderately prosperous planters Spence Monroe and Elizabeth Jones, his birth marked the beginning of a life that would significantly shape American history.

March 4, 1817

Monroe's Presidential Inauguration

James Monroe's inauguration as the fifth President of the United States took place on March 4, 1817, at the Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D.C. This historic event marked the beginning of the 'Era of Good Feelings' and set the course for significant developments in American history.

March 4, 1817

Monroe's Presidential Inauguration

James Monroe's historic inauguration as the fifth President of the United States took place at the Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the 'Era of Good Feelings' and establishing several lasting presidential traditions.