jun 1, 1817 - Monroe embarks on a lengthy, sixteen-week tour of New England.
Description:
In the absence of his major cabinet appointees, Monroe uses the tour to foster a sense of national unity through local political contact, public appearances, and private meetings with opposing Federalists. The tour gives birth to the designation of Monroe's administration as the “Era of Good Feelings.”Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 1, 1817
Now
~ 208 years ago