James Hoban was appointed to rebuild the house, and President James Monroe moved into the building in 1817.

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Monrovia was named for U.S. President James Monroe, who supported the movement.

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Now, in 1817, a new phase unfolded as he was drawn to Washington at the invitation of President James Monroe to take up an important role as architect of the Capitol.

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Look back to December 2, 1823, when President James Monroe sent his message to Congress, his State of the Union, warning powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.

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One of the local markets you brought in, I think it's from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and the President is going to designate Fort Monroe as a national landmark.

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In 1794, Elizabeth Monroe accompanied her husband to France when President Washington appointed him United States Minister.

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But Stan the Man was famous, not for earning more than the President (like Babe Ruth), marrying Marilyn Monroe (like Joe DiMaggio), spitting on fans (like Ted Williams) or going on epic benders (like Mickey Mantle), but for hitting a baseball.

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