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James Monroe's Education Journey: From College to the White House

 
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Discover the college attended by James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, and how his education influenced his presidency.

A mural painted by students from James Monroe High School in 1999 on both sides of the 405 underpass.

James Monroe was named for James Monroe, the United States' fifth and beloved president. Born in Virginia in 1758, he attended the College of William and Mary for a brief time before joining the Continental Army. After fighting in the Revolutionary War, he studied law under Thomas Jefferson and was admitted to the Virginia bar in 1780.

Monroe's political career began in 1782 when he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He later served as a member of Congress and governor of Virginia before being appointed as the U.S. Minister to France in 1794. Monroe also served as the U.S. Minister to Great Britain and Spain before returning to the United States in 1807.

James Monroe was the last of the Founding Fathers to be elected president. He became known for the Monroe Doctrine, a name given after his presidency to his foreign policy statement in 1823. The doctrine asserted that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in the Western Hemisphere, and it became a cornerstone of American foreign policy for years to come.

Monroe's college education was relatively brief, as he attended the College of William and Mary for only a short time before joining the army. However, his education continued throughout his life, and he was well-read in many subjects, including law, history, and politics.

In 1814, during the War of 1812, Monroe was appointed as Secretary of War by President James Madison. In this role, he oversaw the defense of Washington, D.C., during the British invasion. After the war, Monroe served as Secretary of State under President Madison.

The public is invited to attend any of three listening sessions taking place between Secretary of War John Armstrong and Secretary of State James Monroe. The sessions will focus on the proposed purchase of Louisiana from France and the potential impact on the United States.

Monroe was a slaveholder, as were many of the early U.S. presidents. Of the first seven presidents, Jackson among them, five were slaveholders. Washington, Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe all owned slaves during their lifetimes. It was the norm at the time, and many people did not question the practice.

Highlight your civic involvement: Co-founder and past president of the Young Democrats of America. Education: I attended college at Missouri S&T in Rolla and have a degree in political science.

At the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Dr. James Stewart serves as SEJC co-president and host, Alfred N. Delahaye Endowed Professor, and Director of the School of Humanities. ULM was the only university to have two students ranked in the top 10 in the Southeast Journalism Conference's "Journalist of the Year" competition.

The mural “Bear Facts/Los Osos” was painted in 1999 on both sides of the 405 underpass by students from nearby James Monroe High School. It wasn't until 2016 that the mural was restored to its original condition, thanks to the efforts of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and local residents.

Earl Douglas attended Columbus Linden McKinley High School, where he excelled in football, earning a scholarship to Ohio State University. He is in the Ohio State Athletic and College Football halls of fame.

William Henry Harrison's victory over Native Americans at the Tippecanoe River in 1811 became part of his presidential campaign slogan. James Monroe was also a prominent figure during this time, serving as Secretary of State under President Madison. The victory at Tippecanoe would become a significant event in American history, leading to the forced removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands.

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