The Elusive Mrs. Monroe
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
01/22/22
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The women behind the great men in history are often forgotten and overlooked. No one quite exemplifies this as much as Elizabeth Monroe, the wife of the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe.
Join me this week as I discuss her life and her impact - and why her story isn't well known.
You can find transcripts and source material on the website www.civicsandcoffee.com
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The last of the founding era presidents, James Monroe sometimes is seen as somehow less illustrious than his predecessors. However, the fifth president of the United States oversaw a key transition in the country and undoubtedly left his mark on the country.
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