James Monroe (April 28 1758 - July 4, 1831) was born in Virginia and ended up being a founding father of America and its fifth President. He dropped out of college to join the Continental Army in 1775 and fought in the American Revolution. He was married to Elizabeth Kortright in 1786 and they had three children, the youngest of which was the bride in the first wedding of a President's child to be held in the White House. He died of tuberculosis and heart failure and was the third founding father to die on July 4.
Recommended Resources
The History Channel's section about James Monroe and his life, his role in the American Revolution, and his presidency. Also shares a photo gallery and his speeches.
http://www.history.com/topics/james-monroe
The Miller Center introduces the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe by presenting the salient oints of his life as well as essays about him and his administration, the First Lady, and his cabinet.
http://millercenter.org/president/monroe
The White House's official web page provides a biography for the fifth President of the United States James Monroe as well as a link to his wife, First Lady Elizabeth Kortright Monroe.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/jamesmonroe/
