The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination. James Monroe americacivilcontinue Change image and share on social
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 ancientfindgigantic Change image and share on social
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. James Monroe evilformgovernment Change image and share on social
Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. James Monroe auspicecommencecomplete Change image and share on social
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. James Monroe advantagedisposeland Change image and share on social
National honor is the national property of the highest value. James Monroe highhonornational Change image and share on social
By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana. James Monroe extinguishindianindiana share on social
I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis. James Monroe basiscontinuefrance Change image and share on social
In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence. James Monroe comportdefenceeuropean share on social
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty! James Monroe countryhouselack Change image and share on social