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Last of the Founding Fathers: James Monroe
A hero of two wars -- the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 -- James Monroe also served in government for forty years. He was a senator, governor of Virginia, foreign minister, and secretary of state and of war. Monroe was elected to the presidency twice––the second time unopposed. His presidency became known as the "Era of Good Feeling," when six states were added and Americans prospered. |