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The American continents... Are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.

1823 State of the Union · 1823

★ 7.0

Political literature

We owe it, therefore, to candor, and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety.

1823 State of the Union · 1823

★ 3.6

Speech · Political speech

In our whole system, national and State, we have shunned all the defects which unceasingly preyed on the vitals and destroyed the ancient Republics.

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1821

★ 2.1

Speech · Political speech

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.

First Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1817

★ 2.0

Speech · Political speech

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and an usurper soon found. The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us by all wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.

First Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1817

★ 2.0

Speech · Political speech

There is every reason to believe that our system will soon attain the highest degree of perfection of which human institutions are capable, and that the movement in all its branches will exhibit such a degree of order and harmony as to command the admiration and respect of the civilized world.

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1821

★ 2.0

Political literature

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.

1823

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

The American people have encountered together great dangers and sustained severe trials with success. They constitute one great family with a common interest.

First Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1817

★ 1.2

Speech · Political speech

Europe is again unsettled and the prospect of war increasing. Should the flame light up in any quarter, how far it may extend it is impossible to foresee. It is our peculiar felicity to be altogether unconnected with the causes which produce this menacing aspect elsewhere. With every power we are in perfect amity, and it is our interest to remain so if it be practicable on just conditions.

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1821

★ 1.2

Speech · Political speech

The progress of our settlements westward, supported as they are by a dense population, has constantly driven them back, with almost the total sacrifice of the lands which they have been compelled to abandon.

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1821

★ 1.2