Monroe Doctrine (dec 2, 1823 – nov 1, 2013)
Description:
The Monroe Doctrine is the best known U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere. Buried in a routine annual message delivered to Congress by President James Monroe in December 1823, the doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 2, 1823
nov 1, 2013
~ 190 years