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James Monroe
- A Captivating Guide to the Founding Father Who Served as the Fifth President of the United States
- Narrated by: Desmond Manny
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Explore the captivating life of James Monroe.
From plantation owner to diplomat to US president, James Monroe was known for his tenacity in pursuing what he thought was right, while also being honored for his fair policies, such as the Monroe Doctrine and policies to develop the country’s infrastructure. These traits were recognized in 1816, when the West African country of Liberia changed its name to Monrovia, in honor of James Monroe. It serves as the only international capital named after a US president and only one of two capitals in the world named after a US president - the other being Washington, D.C.
This captivating history audiobook covers topics such as:
- His early years
- The Revolutionary War
- Early political career and family life
- Ambassador to France
- James Monroe, slave owner
- The governorship and return to France
- The War of 1812
- The fifth president
- First presidential tour
- Second presidential tour
- The era of good feelings challenged
- Reelection and building the country
- Post presidency
- And much more!
So if you want to learn more about the remarkable life of James Monroe, listen to this audiobook now!