James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States
Presidential Trivia of James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States
Six years later, James Monroe was born.
Five children lived thru their childhood,
Spence was a planter, also worked with wood.
For five years, Monroe studied at an academy
He excelled in Latin and mathematics.
He enrolled in a college at age sixteen
Patriotism soon overwhelmed the teens
Most dropped out for now they were men
Many, like Monroe, didn't go back again
The Continental Army, needed him more
His shoulder was wounded in the war
Holding a flag, in a painting, he's there
In Washington Crossing the Delaware
He never finished college with a degree
But studied law under president three.
The first wedding performed at the White House
Was his daughter, her cousin became her spouse.
The large plantation that he finally acquired
Destroyed by debts of a lavish lifestyle.
http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/presidents/monroe.html
. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Monroe
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Hopefully, it was at least a 3rd cousin...
Very good, a great series.
another great one!!
I'm really enjoying these.
Wow, I didn't know they had the first White House wedding. I didn't get your notification. I responded back from your comment. I will just keep checking profiles as much as I can.
Love the poetry :)
Agree with Shaheen. the 2nd most famous Monroe - after Marilyn!
You have done so well on these! thanks for sharing
I'm with Michele, and let me tell you she is GOOD compnay, I am learning so much from you and you make learning history fun. I love this series. Well done. :-)