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** James Monroe was an outstanding president. His behind the scenes maneuverings helped America stay out of an impending debt crisis, and he finally separates America from England with his success in foreign exchanges. Unfortunately, when compared to the other members of the Virginian Dynasty (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison) and is considered the least impressive of the four. It’s certainly not his fault, he was a fine man with a talent for speaking and a great leader for America. However, when historians put him next to George Washington, he doesn’t hold up nearly as well. However, his overall presidency is still impressive. Historians agree that he had one of the best cabinets in history. This is mainly due to his overall relationship with the secretary of state, John Quincy Adams. Their friendship was the main reason that they worked so well together when negotiating in foreign exchanges, and ended up winning tons of land because of it, including Florida. Historians agree that the foreign policy he endeavored made the presidency a success. An example of this is the Monroe Doctrine, which made the country more secure by warning Europe not to interfere with our country, is still in effect to this day. Even before he was president, he helped draft the Louisiana Purchase, which is still a monumental amount of land that early in America’s lifespan. He also often requested the help of experts before making a decision. He tried to see other’s viewpoints before making a decision and was able to turn enemies into allies because of that. Due to all of this, Monroe is still considered to be a great president. **