Ben Franklin's World 249 BFW Road Trip: James Monroe's Highland
Jul 30, 2019
48:35
Between 1789 and 1825, five men would serve as President of the United States. Four of them hailed from Virginia.
Many of us know details about the lives and presidencies of Washington, Jefferson, and Madison. But what do we know about the life and presidency of the fourth Virginia president, James Monroe?
Sara Bon-Harper, Executive Director of James Monroe’s Highland, joins us to explore the public and private life of James Monroe.
This episode originally posted as Episode103.
Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/249
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