Cool facts about James Monroe
Posted on Nov 18, 2025 / Celebs
- He was the last U.S. president who fought in the Revolutionary War.
- Monroe is the only president besides Washington to win reelection unopposed in the Electoral College.
- He once studied law under Thomas Jefferson and they stayed lifelong friends.
- Monroe liked simple clothing and was known for wearing old-fashioned style even when others moved on.
- He and his wife Elizabeth were considered one of the most elegant couples in early Washington society.
- His portrait was used on the $5,000 bill, which is no longer in circulation.
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