James Monroe was the last of the so-called Virginia Dynasty of presidents. Like James Madison, Monroe was secretary of state before becoming president. A spirit of vigorous nationalism known as the ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe introduced The Monroe Doctrine during his seventh annual address to Congress. In the doctrine ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In recognition of Alabama’s 205th birthday, Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed Saturday as Alabama Day.

2050 James Monroe Parkway · Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 · (434) 293-8000 William & Mary’s Highland is a historic site located outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. It is notable as the home of W&M ...

Monroe's first great diplomatic move occurred before he was president; as special envoy for Jefferson, Monroe seized on the opportunity to make the Louisiana Purchase. As president, he introduced ...

Courtesy of The Conservation Fund. Beyond its architectural beauty and historic importance, Oak Hill holds untold stories of enslaved and indigenous peoples who lived and worked on the land. The ...

A new book by historian William E. Leuchtenburg examines how the first six commanders in chief embodied the revolutionary spirit and set precedents that shaped their successors' tenures Sara ...

By the time family and friends gather under one roof to spend a few days of quality time together, the whirl of Christmas ...