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Refined by: (Author) Jennifer González; (Year) 2023

This mural depicts a discussion among the president and members of his cabinet; from left to right are President James Monroe, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, Attorney General William Wirt, Secretary of War John Calhoun, and Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard. Left: Simón Bolívar, who fought for the independence of many Spanish colonies in South America, represents a commitment to liberty. Right: Greek freedom fighters, who were aided by Russia, Britain, and France in gaining autonomy from the Ottoman Empire, symbolize the struggle for freedom around the globe.

The 200th Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine – Pic of the Week

December 1, 2023

Posted by: Jennifer González

Today marks 200 years since James Monroe first articulated what would become the Monroe Doctrine.

Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week

Refined by: (Author) Jennifer González; (Year) 2023