Monroe Doctrine

Introduction

Monroe Doctrine, principle of American foreign policy enunciated in President James Monroe's message to Congress, Dec. 2, 1823. It initially called for an end to European intervention in the Americas, but it was later extended to justify U.S. imperialism in the Western Hemisphere.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Application and Extension
Origins and Pronouncement
Bibliography

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