On a diplomatic mission to Paris (1794-1796), and in the company of Livingston, Monroe negotiated the purchase of Louisiana. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1811-1815), president (1817-1825).
See also the article by Thierry Lentz: “Les relations américano-françaises, de la Révolution à la chute de l'Empire (1789-1815)” in the Revue du souvenir napoléonien n°405.
James Monroe (1758-1831)
