jan 1, 1823 - The Monroe Doctrine

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Presidential message of 1823: proclamation of the national right for self-defence that had important implications for American forein policy.

Advised Europeans powers of the following:
- North and South America continent not to be considered as fields for future colonization.
- Any attempt by any European monarchy to extend its political system to the western hemisphere would be regarded as dangerous for the peace and safety of the US.
- The US had no intention of interfering its "internal concenrs" of the European powers.

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