What is the Monroe Doctrine?
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The Monroe Doctrine is a U.S. foreign policy principle, first stated by President James Monroe in 1823, warning European powers to stay out of the Americas. It evolved into a justification for U.S. intervention in the Western Hemisphere and remains influential in American policy.
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The surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine
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- Monroe's 1823 address warned Europe to stay out of the Americas 40s
- Doctrine used to justify U.S. expansion and war with Mexico 1m 9s
- Roosevelt's corollary enabled U.S. intervention in Caribbean and Central America 1m 25s
- Banana Wars saw U.S. military action to protect business interests 2m 1s
- Doctrine revived in recent years during U.S. policy on Venezuela 3m 7s
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6 hours agoThe surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was originally a presidential statement by James Monroe in 1823 warning European powers to stay out of the Americas; it was not a law, but a message to Congress about foreign powers' limits in the Western Hemisphere.
