On this day in 1758, 5th president James Monroe was born in Monroe Hall, Virginia. Though he’s often less remembered than fellow founding fathers Madison, Jefferson, or Washington, Monroe was a popular and accomplished president. ⁠ ⁠ In particular, he is distinguished for running for reelection unopposed (the only other president to do so was […]

On this day in 1758, 5th president James Monroe was born in Monroe Hall, Virginia. Though he’s often less remembered than fellow founding fathers Madison, Jefferson, or Washington, Monroe was a popular and accomplished president. ⁠ ⁠ In particular, he is distinguished for running for reelection unopposed (the only other president to do so was […]