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.

James Monroe

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe

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Isolationism American foreign policy

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James Monroe

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Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Language

English

Time

1821 1820s 19th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Monroe, James. "Second Inaugural Address." 5 Mar. 1821, House Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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