James Monroe died on July 4th,1831 in New York City, New York. He had been ill for some time and died of Tuberculosis.

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James Monroe was the third of the first five presidents to die on July Fourth.

Monrovia, the capital of Liberia was named after James Monroe.

Monroe is considered the last of the founding father presidents.

Monroe is the only person to serve as Secretary of State and Secretary of War.

James Monroe was wounded in the Revolutionary War.

Monroe was the first president to have an outdoor inauguration.

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