Biography of James Monroe

by John Vanderlyn

The fifth president of the United States of America and the last President from the founding fathers, James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland county, Virginia. His parents were Elizabeth Jones Monroe and Spence Monroe who were a bountiful planter. His father was a descendant of soldiers during the … Read more

James Monroe Childhood

Introduction Hearing about the fifth president of the United States of America, President James Monroe, the first thing to ring will be the Monroe Doctrine. James Monroe is renowned as the leader who took down the European forces in meddling in the affairs concerning different nations in the Western Hemisphere. He was … Read more

James Monroe’s Family Life

Introduction Being the fifth president of the United States of America, James Monroe is known for establishing principles of foreign policies, thus, known as the Monroe Doctrine. Perhaps his contribution to the USA can be found in history books or possibly discussed inside the classroom. But ever wonder about the family life … Read more

Policies of James Monroe

Introduction On March 4, 1817, James Monroe swore as the fifth president of the United States of America, and reign the Era of Good Feelings. He is also known as the last Founding Father who served as the president. He was able to serve as a governor, as an ambassador, even held … Read more

Rudolph Valentino: A Silent Star Gone Too Soon

People from the world over end up in Hollywood some way or another, and some of them hit it big. Some are known for their hysterical performances, while others are known for their portrayal of serious action on the big screen. Though the film industry has evolved immensely over the last century, … Read more

Louise Brooks: A Movie Star And Dancer

The silent era of films was an endearing one; much more innocent than today’s saturated market. That’s not to say today’s movies are bad, only that they lack that certain old-timey charm the classics have. When filmmaking was only beginning to evolve and people realized acting was an attractive alternative to theatre. … Read more

William S. Hart: The Silent Cowboy

Before the age of alien motherships and bullet-time combat scenes, there was the age of the old Western. The heart pounding action in movies back then was all about train robberies, horse chases, and the suspense over who would get the first draw in a shootout in the center of town. Boots, … Read more

Harold Lloyd: A Silent Screen Daredevil Comedian

It’s easy to forget in today’s world of intricately detailed animation that there was a much simpler time in the movie business. As with all industries, filmmaking didn’t just come into being equipped with top of the line CGI and refined storytelling. It evolved over decades as directors, producers, and actors all … Read more

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