1823 State of the Union

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

James Monroe

1823 State of the Union

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America and Europe Western hemisphere Monroe doctrine American politics

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James Monroe

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1823 State of the Union Presidential State of the Union addresses

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Political literature

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English

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1823 1820s 19th century

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Monroe, James. Message to Congress about The Monroe Doctrine. Seventh annual message to Congress. 2 Dec. 1823, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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.

James Monroe

1823 State of the Union

Principle that became known as the "Monroe Doctrine".

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America and Europe Western hemisphere Monroe doctrine American politics

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James Monroe

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1823 State of the Union Presidential State of the Union addresses

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Political literature

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English

Time

1823 1820s 19th century

Authentication Score 3

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Monroe, James. Message to Congress about The Monroe Doctrine. Seventh annual message to Congress. 2 Dec. 1823, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.