American Presidents

A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits
March-December 1999
American Presidents: Life Portraits Exhibit
9-12 Grade Student Activity

James Monroe


Meet the 5th president!
James Monroe presided over the country during a time of extraordinary peace that came to be known as the __________ _______ ____________ _____________.

Look closer
Looking at the picture of James Monroe, does his body language convey a sense that he was presiding over a country at peace? Can a leader's appearance affect his or her ability to lead? How?

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