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President James Monroe
In 1823, President James Monroe created the Monroe Doctrine. The Doctrine was created to put a limit to the expansion of Europe in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S accepted the responsibility to protect the European nations. The Monroe Doctrine would put a stop to European affairs. The Monroe Doctrine was part of James Monroe's annual address to congress.