James Monroe: Fifth President, 1817-1825

Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents

by Mike Venezia

A delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations brings to life the Presidents of the United States of America, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual imformation.

Genres: History, Biography, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

Reviews

[Bookbag_Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!

National honor is the national property of the highest value.

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.

James Monroe was our fifth President of The United States.
He was a popular president.
James Monroe was born in Virginia.
He grew up on a plantation.
He was childhood friends with John Marshall.
He went to William and Mary Colledge.
In 1776, he joined aViginia militia.
James Monroe was a war hero.
James Monroe was with George Washington when he crossed the Delaware.
James was seriously wounded during that battle.
He was 23 when the war ended.
He studied law with Thomas Jefferson.
James married Elizabeth Kortright in New York.
He helped Thomas Jefferson work out the deal for The Louisiana Purchase.
He didn't have any luck trying to buy Florida from Spain.
He was James Madison's Secretary Of State.
He helped with the battle of 1812.
He also became the secretary of war.
When James and Elizabeth moved into the President's House, it was being painted white to cover up the ugly burn marks, and that's when it became known as the White House.
One of his biggest problems was dealing with the issue of slavery.
He sent a strong message to other countries - The Monroe Doctrine.
He returned to Virginia in 1825, and died in 1831 on July 4th.

TRAVELED TO // Virginia, An American Battlefield, & Washington DC
MET ALONG THE WAY // James Monroe

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Venezia's mini-biography James Monroe gives a good look into Monroe's childhood and those persons and events that influenced him. For example, Monroe's childhood friend was John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Monroe was orphaned as a young teen when both of his parents suddenly passed away. It was his uncle who stepped in and took care of Monroe and his siblings and ensured that Monroe received a good education. It is also brought out that Monroe was with Washington when he crossed the Delaware River that wintry day and he also helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase at the direction of Jefferson. It was also during Monroe's administration that the president's home is known as The White House because it was being painted white to help cover the damage caused by the British fires. Venezia does a great job of reminding us to keep history and those early American lives alive as he also mentions the death of Monroe who died on the 55th anniversary of the approval of the Declaration of Independence.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are far fewer book for James Monroe than all of the previous four presidents. Glad to have this one available and educational! Mike Venezia does a wonderful job of inserting humor into his non-fiction books to make the people and the time being described in history memorable.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have a reluctant reader who needs to learn the basics about our past presidents, then this series is for you. Filled with both paintings and funny illustrations, the reader will follow the life story of the president from boyhood to retirement. A great series for anyone's library collection.

[Rev Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way Mike Venezia writes about the presidents. I am learning so much need to read more about them.