- Pictured on a 3¢ US postage stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of his birth, issued 28 April 1958.
- Pictured on the 5¢ US postage stamp in the Liberty series, issued 2 December 1954.
- The Monroe Doctrine was named for him because it was written during his term in office, but it was actually written by his presidential predecessor James Madison. The Doctrine held that European powers could not interfere in the affairs of nations in the Americas.
- First US senator to become president (served as a senator from Virginia, 9 November 1790 - 27 May 1794.
- Fifth president of the United States, 4 March 1817 - 4 March 1825.
- Only president to run unopposed (in the 1820 election).
- Governor of Virginia (1799-1802, 1811).
- Uncle of Congressman James Monroe (1799-1870).
- During his term in the office as President, Monroe was seen as something of a relic. He was the last President who was part of the generation of the founding fathers.
- When he took the oath of office in 1817, it was administered outside the Capitol building because it had been burned by the British during The War of 1812 (The previous Presidents were sworn-in inside). Unknown at the time, this would establish a Presidential precedent that, since then, all presidents have had the oath administered outside The White House.
- Is the only American politician to serve as Secretary of State, Secretary of War and U.S. President.
- Is the currently the only U.S. President sharing the same christian name as his direct predecessor (James).
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