The Monster of Party Spirit: James Monroe and the Fragile Era of Good Feelings

Year(s) Discussed: 1816-1817 Explore the dawn of the Monroe administration, a pivotal moment in American political history often branded as the "Era of Good Feelings" though the reality on the ground was far more fractious. This episode examines the leadership of the incoming president, James Monroe, as he attempted to act as a head of the nation rather than a faction in an era defined by underlying contention and "imminent danger" regarding national unity in a rapidly expanding and increasingly conflicted country. Sources used in this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices