GC2BV7G Traditional Cache American Presidents: James Monroe II
Type: Traditional | Size: Micro Micro | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 1.5 out of 5
By: mbeck99 @ | Hide Date: 07/16/2010 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 51.923 W104° 50.422 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
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James Monroe, born April 28, 1758, was the fifth President of the United States in Virginia. He attended the College of William & Mary before serving in the Continental Army. Later he practiced law, a field he was particularly suited to, and one which made his parents - Spence Monroe and Elizabeth Jones - very proud.

Monroe's service in the military was highlighted by a wound he received in Trenton. Later in 1777 he was commissioned as a Major, and later as an Aide-de-camp to William Alexander, Lord Sterling. He was further involved in battles at Brandywine and Germantown. He resigned from the army in 1778.

Monroe's most recognized accomplishment was the Monroe Doctrine, which he presented to Congress in 1823 proclaiming that America should be self sustaining and free from European interests, colonization and interference. He further proclaimed that the United States would stay neutral between Europe's superpowers.

Monroe's ongoing quest to bring peace and unity to the United States was often expressed through his "for the good of the people" statement: "The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil."

James Monroe died on July 4, 1831.

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Found it 12/28/2018 By Wycky
Thanks for the find.

Found it 08/14/2018 By coucou58
Out geocaching with Hammerhead53. Our GPS was off 14 ft to the south.We found 2 containers and signed both logs H53 & C58. Thanks Mbeck99 for the cache!

Found it 08/14/2018 By hammerhead53
Found with CouCou58

Found it 07/09/2018 By RPieperCO
Thanks for the cache! Passing by the area for a couple quick caches along the way. Found quickly. A little damp, but I was able to sign the cache. Replaced as found. Thanks for placing this one for us all to enjoy!

Found it 07/07/2018 By 73BW Historian
I was out geocaching with Barondriver on our way to Colorado Springs, CO, when I found this one. This was a good hide and I had fun finding it! Everything was in good shape. TNLN SL TFTMC # 6828.

Found it 07/07/2018 By barondriver
..Fun Geocachin' adventure with 73bwh...enjoying Colorado Springs..found n logged! TFTF! :)

Found it 05/05/2018 By Killian33
I found this one with Moose1909 and my three geohounds. TFTC SL.