 External
Web Sites
American
President: An Online Reference Resource
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University
of Virginia presents essays about Monroe and his life
before, during, and after his presidential terms. It additionally
provides biographical information about the cabinet officials
that served in his administration, as well as a selected
bibliography and information on Monroe's private
and public papers.
Ash Lawn-Highland
James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright
Monroe, owned Ash Lawn-Highland from 1793 to
1826 and made it their official residence from 1799 to
1823. This site contains a brief
biography of Monroe, a timeline,
and a short essay concerning his views on slavery. It also
contains information on visiting the estate and a virtual
tour.
Encyclopedia
Americana: James Monroe
Grolier Online presents a biographical article and selected
bibliography on James Monroe.
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is the largest
repository in the country of artifacts and documents related
to the fifth president of the United States. This site
offers information on the life
and times of Monroe that includes a chronology and a
selection of resources related to his presidency. It also
provides information for researchers wishing to visit and
access the collections.
POTUS:
James Monroe
The Internet Public Library's POTUS Web site provides background
information, election results, a list of cabinet members,
notable events, and some points of interest on each of the
presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents,
and other presidential sites are also included.
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