Generals, Rivals, and Revolutions: Monroe’s Fractured Frontiers

Year(s) Discussed: 1817 As James Monroe returned to a still-under-construction Executive Mansion in late 1817, he faced major tests of executive leadership across foreign and domestic fronts. From dispatching a diplomatic commission to South America to handling Andrew Jackson's challenge to civilian military authority, this deep dive into American political history reveals the volatile conflicts that shaped the young republic. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices