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Introduction of the Monroe Doctrine
- When
- 1823-12-02
- Where
- U.S. Capitol
Monroe articulated the doctrine in his State of the Union address, opposing European intervention in the Americas.
On December 2, 1823, Monroe delivered his seventh annual State of the Union Address. The text, largely drafted by John Quincy Adams, declared that any intervention in the political affairs of the Americas by foreign powers was a potentially hostile act against the United States.
Sources
- Monroe Doctrine Wikipedia
- James Monroe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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