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President James Monroe's Life

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James Monroe President James Monroe once said, “National honor is the national property of the highest value.” Monroe strongly believed in those highest values. The life of James Monroe lead him to act as the fifth president of the United States. His life could be divided into his early years, presidency, and death. James Monroe’s early years were very interesting. He was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmore County, Virginia. When James turned eleven, he went to Camplellten Academy. His father died when James was 16 years old. That same year, he transferred to The Collage of William and Mary. Next, he joined the anti-federalists as a young politician. Monroe fought under General George Washington and studied law with Thomas Jefferson.

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