Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James Monroe Biography and Timeline

Follow James Monroe through 10 dated historical records for United States of America.

James Monroe, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

10Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1794–1824Years on this page

1794

Ambassador

Ambassador of France · Paris · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Ambassador of France

1817

President of USA

President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 5th President

1820

Constitution of USA

President of USA · Washington · Government / Government of USA

The President & the Senate are to appoint Government offices every 4 yrs

Role range: 1817-1825

1823

Monroe Doctrine

President of USA · Government / Republican Party Government

President James Monroe declares the Monroe Doctrine. Congress states the US will remain neutral in Europe. Congress states the American continent is not for colonization

Role range: 1817-1825

Neutrality

President of USA · Government / Republican Party Government

Congress states the US will remain neutral in Europe

Role range: 1817-1825

Alliance Agreement

President of USA · Government / Republican Party Government

Adams persuades Monroe to resist the Holy Alliances conquest of Spains colonies

Role range: 1817-1825

Alliance Holy Alliance

President of USA · Government / Republican Party Government

Adams persuades Monroe to resist the Holy Alliances conquest of Spains colonies

Role range: 1817-1825

1824

Capital

President of USA · Liberia · Government / Government of USA

The capital of Liberia is named after James Monroe

Role range: 1817-1825

Liberia

President of USA · Liberia · Government / Government of USA

Supports the creation of Liberia for slave labour in Africa

Role range: 1817-1825

Slavery

President of USA · Liberia · Government / Government of USA

Supports the creation of Liberia for slave labour in Africa

Role range: 1817-1825

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.