James Monroe - Emily Colongeli By hhims06 Apr 28, 1758 James Monroe was born April 28, 1758 James Monroe was born April 28, 1758 Jan 1, 1776 Monroe left school to fight in the American Revolution Jan 1, 1780 Earns his education Jan 1, 1783 Elected to Congress Jan 1, 1786 Gets Married Jan 1, 1799 Monroe has his first son Jan 1, 1800 When he becomes Governer of Virgina Mar 4, 1816 The day James was elected President Jan 1, 1818 Monroe bought Flordia from Spain Jan 1, 1818 Extended America's border Jan 1, 1819 Monroe faced an economic crisis (The Panic) Mar 4, 1825 The day he left office. Jul 4, 1831 The date James Monroe passed away
