Monroe, James

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1. A political leader of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries; a leader of the Democratic-Republican party. He was president from 1817 to 1825, between James Madison and John Quincy Adams. He issued the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, supporting the independence of Spain's colonies in America. The Missouri Compromise was reached in his presidency.

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Compared to other presidencies of that time, Monroe's administration was relatively free of quarrels between Americans. His time in office has been called the Era of Good Feeling.

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Donald Spoto, a prolific biographer whose subjects included Jesus and Joan of Arc, but who was best known for his books on Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and other high-profile entertainment figures, some of which made news with startling claims, died on Feb. 11 in Koege, Denmark.

From New York Times

The dance first hit the mainstream with Madonna’s 1990 song and video “Vogue,” in which the singer lists a roll call of all-white Hollywood icons - Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Grace Kelly, and Bette Davis - while calling on people to “strike a pose.”

From Washington Times

Renowned celebrity photographer Phil Stern, the eye behind some of the 20th century's most iconic images of John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Marlon Brando and the Rat Pack, died Saturday in Los Angeles.

From Newsweek

Walking into the Cameo Inn Motel restaurant in West Wyalong is a fabulously eccentric experience: an ode to all things Americana, with stars including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Humphrey Bogart adorning the walls, along with a signed photo of George Clooney.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gail Levin, Documentary Filmmaker for ‘American Masters,’ Dies at 67 Gail Levin, a documentary filmmaker whose work for the “American Masters” series on PBS brought fresh perspectives to celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Cab Calloway, died on July 31 in the Bronx.

From New York Times