December 2 in American History
In his annual message to Congress, President Monroe warned European powers against further colonization in the Americas. The young nation had little power to enforce it at the time — but the Monroe Doctrine became a cornerstone of American foreign policy for the next two centuries.
In 1823: the Monroe Doctrine is declared. In his annual message to Congress, President Monroe warned European powers against further colonization in the Americas.
In his annual message to Congress, President Monroe warned European powers against further colonization in the Americas. The young nation had little power to enforce it at the time — but the Monroe Doctrine became a cornerstone of American foreign policy for the next two centuries.
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